Season’s Greetings from Šv. Jono Vaikai:

Dear Members of Daughters of Lithuania LA,

Warmest greetings to you this holiday season from Šv. Jono vaikai.

May Christmas bring you peace, joy, and renewed hope, and may the New Year be filled with light, kindness, and continued blessings.

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Mieli „Daughters of Lithuania LA“ nariai,

Norime nuoširdžiai jus pasveikinti artėjant didžiausioms metų šventėms – Šv. Kalėdų ir Naujųjų Metų proga.

Tegul šis šventinis laikotarpis atneša ramybę, džiaugsmą ir viltį, o Jūsų gerumas ir rūpestis toliau jungia ir įkvepia žmones.

Su šilčiausiais linkėjimais,

Rita Augutienė

„Šv. Jono vaikai“

From setup to smiles, traditions to teamwork, our incredible volunteers brought the spirit of Kūčias to life. Your time, care, and talents made this fundraiser not just a success, but a truly meaningful celebration. We couldn’t have done it without YOU. Nuoširdžiai dėkojame! 💛💚❤️

This is what generosity looks like. Because of you, support turns into care, and kindness turns into hope. Watch this video to see where your donations go, and the lives they touch. Thank you for being a part of our mission.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who joined us for our Kūčias.

Your presence, generosity, and giving spirit transformed the afternoon into something truly special. The warmth in the room, shared traditions and laughter, embodied the very heart of the holiday season.

We are so grateful for your support and for helping keep this cherished tradition alive.

Take a peek at the festive faces from our Christmas Eve fundraiser and relive the magic.  

👉 View the full gallery here: https://virtualbooth.smugmug.com/2025/121425-Photos/n-ZWqWht

Thank you for your interest in our beloved Lithuanian tradition — Kūčias – a Christmas Eve celebration filled with community, music, and the flavors of home. We are now SOLD OUT and we will no longer have tickets online or at the door. We look forward to welcoming you next year!

On this Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll join us in spreading kindness and changing lives…

You are warmly invited to join us for a beloved Lithuanian tradition — Kūčias – a Christmas Eve celebration filled with community, music, and the flavors of home.

Date: December 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Location: St. Casimir Parish Hall

Enjoy a festive meal of traditional Christmas Eve dishes, share in the joyful singing of carols, and take part in an afternoon that honors our heritage and spirit of giving. Proceeds will support the charitable programs of the Daughters of Lithuania LA.

Tickets: $80 donation per adult; children under 10 attend free.

Tickets must be purchased in advance — please see flyer for details and reserve your place early for this heartwarming celebration of culture and community.

A huge thank you to all who helped make our booth at the 2025 Lithuanian Fair such a wonderful success.  Your energy, teamwork, and dedication shone through in every conversation, smile, and helping hand.  Because of your efforts, we were able to share our mission with so many people and strengthen our community ties.  We couldn’t have done it without you … we appreciate you giving your time and spirit so generously.

Many thanks to the many members who were able to attend our annual meeting on October 5th.  It was a hugely successful get-together, as so much was accomplished. Very stimulating and productive ideas, input and suggestions were shared by those in attendance.  We look forward to exploring them further for implementation. It was fascinating to hear from Vaida Holwager, Tara Barauskas, Tanya Barauskaite-Dorff and Giedra Kiskis share their experiences visiting many of the places we support in Lithuania.  Their heartfelt stories of interacting with the children, elderly, and Ukrainian refugees brought smiles to our faces and tears to our eyes.