Christmas is almost here and Love & Hope Children's Home is full of activity. The tree is up, the house is decorated, and we're getting ready to celebrate the holidays. Even though we're far away (and the weather is much warmer!) Christmas at the home is not all that different than Christmas in the States. The kids are excited to open presents, see their families and eat turkey. It's been a lot of fun getting ready these past few weeks. Here are a few photos and videos of Christmas at Love & Hope.
We made some cookies, but they didn't last very long. Most of the batter got eaten before the cookies even hit the sheet. As soon as they came out of the oven, they were gone.
We've watched a lot of Christmas movies.
Our driver, Alberto, arranged for his church to come and give gifts to all the kids.
The house is full of Santa hats, reindeer antlers and all sorts of other Christmas themed headgear. Even Daysi the dog got an outfit.
The kids put together a live Nativity scene.
Denise and some of our friends from the Union Church threw the kids a Christmas party with crafts, puzzles, cookies and presents.
Even though we don't have snow here in El Salvador they still made some snow globes.
A few of the kids created homemade ornaments.
And finally, a few Christmas tunes to help get you in the holiday mood.