“What if December looked different this year? What if we all just give this Christmas away? If there is love in your heart, don’t let it stay there,” proclaims Matthew West in his Christmas song, “Give This Christmas Away.”
Whatever holiday you may celebrating during this festive month, what if December really did look different this year? It’s easy to get lost in the stress of last-minute shopping, frigid weather, family gatherings, and meeting end of year deadlines. Where did we lose the purpose of this month of festivities, celebrating, gift-gifting, and spreading the love we have received all year? By giving this holiday season away, we can make a difference in the world and spread love to those around us. How? I’m glad you asked.
The long anticipated act of opening presents early Christmas morning or late Christmas Eve has many fond memories for people. Maybe it was the number one gift on your list, or the thoughtful gift from your little sibling that filled your heart with love. Receiving gifts shows us that we are appreciated and loved. Giving gifts allows us to give that same message to the people dear to us.
Recently I learned about so many organizations that allows people to give awesome gifts, and also help people on the other side of the world. These organizations offer beautiful products to be purchased that gives opportunities to people that otherwise wouldn’t be able to provide for their families and make an income.
Amazima and the Apparent Project are two of these incredible organizations. Amazima sells beautifully handcrafted jewelry. Each purchase from Amazima employs a hardworking woman in Uganda. Each piece of jewelry is unique and prevents these women from becoming victims of the circumstances around them. It allows them to care for their families and not have to abandon their children as orphans. It gives them an income to allow their children to receive an education. The Apparent Project also sells one-of-a-kind jewelry and ornaments that empower the poor in Haiti. Their mission is to keep families together. On top of taking care of street kids and giving them an education, they are giving parents the tools they need, so they can raise their children. They are giving jobs to these hardworking parents with incredible talents.
When you buy gifts for your loved ones from Amazima, the Apparent Project, or other organizations you give a gift of meaning. Each present has a story and is used to make a difference. So, don’t wait. Find an organization close to your heart and order their projects online today. December can look different this year.
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