We are now in the twelfth month of the year. Back in the UK the days will be continuing to get shorter, Christmas decorations must be going up and you will soon have to face village, town and city centres all over the country to face the crowds and attempt Christmas shopping. So instead of spending our festive holiday listening to carols, eating copious amounts of Quality Streets and wrapping up warm every time we leave the house we are really excited to be running our first Slum Christmas Party for 125 children. It is going to be a party lasting three days where children from both of the slum communities in Thrissur can come and play games, sing songs, make various crafts, compete in mini-Olympics, eat a silly amount of food and just spend the three days with their friends having a Christmas they will hopefully remember for a while to come! We cannot wait for the team to come across from the UK and get started!
And if you are looking to find an alternative gift idea this year, why not consider buying a present for one of the Indian children we work with? We know so many children who would love a gift this year, no matter how big or small. Here are some examples of where your money could go…
£1 – a skipping rope, a teddy, a football, hair accessories, toiletries
£5 - a fun packed Christmas stocking for a child who would otherwise get nothing
£10 –a yummy Christmas meal full of goodness for 10 children
If you would like to give in any way, please contact Saskia at saskia@lovetheone.org
However you spend your Christmas, Love the One hope you have a super time!