The holiday season is very different for Americans and many people living in Lesotho. While there is much “holiday hoopla” here in the States, many Basotho don’t have the “luxury” of the added stress over decorations, gifts and shopping. While many children here put gifts like Xbox360 on their wishlists, there are many Basotho children that have to simply make their toys like always.
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| Homemade toys in Lesotho |
It’s hard for me this holiday season to not think of my brothers and sisters back in southern Africa. Knowing the many blessings we have here, and all the love shown to us by gifts, all I can do is try and give back to them best I can. For people living in Lesotho, large exuberant gifts, (like a luxury Japanese car with a large red bow on it!) aren’t needed. Instead, the gift of a smile by ways of a card, soccer ball or picture could make someone’s holiday worthwhile.
Although many Basotho cannot afford gifts and the luxuries we enjoy in the United States, there is still a virtue we should all be envious of this holiday season: community and love for their neighbors. The Basotho are so friendly and willing to do anything they can for their neighbors. In Lesotho, the clichéd term “it takes a village to raise a child” really does apply.
And isn’t that what the holidays are supposed to be all about? Instead of feeling bad for the less fortunate, why don’t we learn from their love, hospitality and sense of community and try to relate it to our families and friends. And while we’re at it, why not give what little we can to try and bring a smile, a comfort or a joy to a child or orphan who needs it most?
This holiday season and beyond, let us not forget those who don’t have the opportunities we have here at home.
One awesome way to give this holiday season (and year round!) is through our newfound partnership with www.GivingSomeThing.com. Through our Wishlist, donors can donate real, tangible items that directly help our work and those we are working for. Check out our wishlist at http://givingsomething.com/wishlist/3506 and see how you can give this holiday season.
Thank you to everyone who has helped our cause in one way or another this past year. Without your help none of work would be possible!
Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy holiday season and a refreshing and prosperous new year!
Khotso, (peace)
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