In Africa Christmas is a family event and day- Families come together to Merry and feel the love of one another. Lift the Children Africa director while reflecting about Christmas- Shared about his Childhood memories of Christmas.

” As children we always looked forward to Christmas, we knew it was going to be a day of fun, we would wear our best outfits, which included well cleaned up old shoes. The day started by eating the best meals, often, rice, Chapati served with chicken stew. We then proceeded to church where we would perfoam, the birth of Christ play, coupled with dance and celebration. In the afternoon, we proceeded for walks either to the markets and or other places where other children and people gathered to display their Christmas best outfits….The day was fun….”

Just as Christmas has been an event for families for years, The orphanages supported by Lift the Children too give an opportunity to children to celebrate and feel the unity of being in a family. Often they would have many visitors joining them to have a fun filled experience. This year is different because of COVID-19.

But that has not completely killed the Christmas spirit—-Many Directors have shared their Christmas messages with us and we wish to share some of them with you below.

From Lift the Children we Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year 2021.

MESSAGES FROM VARIOUS ORPHANAGES WE SUPPORT

‘May this Christmas bring you much joy and happiness, and may your New Year be merry and bright. Thanks for being such a great family friends.’——–David, Director, Saints Children Home

‘Merry Xmas too, may the blessings be with us now and forever’———Moses, Director, Special Children Special people based Uganda.

‘From Likoni Aids Orphanage family, we wish to appreciate you for having journed with us to fullfill our purpose.
We are grateful for your love and support.
May Xmas bring you blossoms of joy , luck and good health.
Merry Xmas and aprosperous new year 2021 🤗💝🎼’…..Dorcas, Likoni Aids Orphanage.