Christmas festivities began last night with a Christmas play put on by the religion department, followed up by a typical Christmas dinner of Tamales down on the soccer courts by the boys' homes. The activities lasted until midnight - with games and a massive bonfire (marshmallows were roasted before it got too hot to stand next to) to keep us warm on an already fairly warm evening.
This morning the kids woke up to open their presents and had a typical breakfast. It is Ranch tradition that the children walk to a nearby town on Christmas day to give away games, toys, clothes, and even food, to families that otherwise probably didn't get Christmas gifts. This walk is always my 
favorite thing about Christmas here. Even though our children don't have it all, they have 
what they need, and a little bit extra that they are able to share with their neighbors.
favorite thing about Christmas here. Even though our children don't have it all, they have 
what they need, and a little bit extra that they are able to share with their neighbors.Unfortunately this year, Casa Suyapa (the home our littlest ones live in) was left with their toys and extra things locked up. The caregivers forgot to leave out the gifts to give away before leaving on Christmas vacation. So we didn't go to the villages with them, but stayed home and hung out watching movies all morning and played some games in the afternoon.
Tonight we will celebrate the Christmas mass.
I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and I wish you all Peace in the New Year!!
Annie
Annie
1 comment:
You are on my list Kautza! Update your blog! It's almost March!
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