Lately the holiday decorations and advertisements have started to come out. As much as I love this time of the year, it made me start thinking about what I should get my family for Christmas. One might ask how does Christmas relate to this blog? In all honesty, this post doesn't relate to the women of Kamathipura very much, but it does involve another problem in our world, so please bear with me as I change topics a little here.
This blog was meant to provide education and awareness, but it is also supposed to provide information about what we can do to help. In my hometown, the high school kids I have the privilege of knowing have come together to try to lend a hand to the people of Uganda. They have become familiar with the Invisible Children organization, and they are rallying the people of their high school and our church to take part in this movement. However, although they are passionate about Invisible Children, they have taken a new angle. The kids designed their own t-shirt (with the help of a graphics artist) and sold them for $15, all profits going to Uganda.
Last time I was home, my sister and I had a conversation about Christmas. My sister is 15 years old, and I am so proud of her. We were discussing how we both felt we didn't want anything special for Christmas this year. Of course there are things that we would both love to have (both of us had already purchased a pair of shoes for ourselves for Christmas, we were feeling guilty, it wasn't a necessity). We got into a long discussion about the real meaning of Christmas (to us) and it had absolutely nothing to do with gifts, really anything that mainstream America makes the holidays out to be. Long story short, we decided we were not getting each other anything this year. We are putting our money towards the invisible children fund. I know of many people that do something like this instead of giving gifts, and so as another idea for those of you thinking about Christmas gifts, think about giving away your gift instead.
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I think that is such a great idea to do something for others during the Christmas season. My boyfriend's family does that with needy families in the Ozarks. It is so rewarding to know your gifts are actually making a difference in the lives of children. Christmas is my favorite time of year, and the giving that is involved is part of why I love it so much. I hope you have a great holiday this year!
I love what you and your sister decided to do. There is always a time, when I think about the real meaning of christmas aswell (did you know the christmas tree is supposed to have it's origin in Germany) but I think it is especially great and mature of your sister to give up a present to help other kids!
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