LETTER WRITING
If you're writing a Christmas card to your child in Ecuador, here are some things to remember:
- Christmas is celebrated in Ecuadorians' homes and shared with families and neighbors. They serve special foods such as chocolate cake, baked or stuffed chicken, a special Christmas bread and chocolate milk. Only people with a good economic status are able to serve turkey.
- Streets, homes and businesses are decorated with garlands and lights. Many people set out manger scenes or decorate trees with lights and stars. Each house door is decorated with a Christmas crown.
Information Regarding Language Differences:
- In Spanish-speaking countries, "culto" means "worship service."
Write your child a letter.
GIFT GIVING
Child Gifts
Below are some examples of what a monetary gift can purchase for your child in Ecuador:
$10 and under: two chickens
$25 and under: goat, pair of guinea pigs for breeding, pig
$30 and under: bicycle (used), sheep
Give your child a gift.
Family Gifts
Below are some examples of what a monetary gift can purchase for your child's family in Ecuador:
$75 and under: bicycle (new), sewing machine (used)
$150 and under: sewing machine (new)
$250 and under: cow
Income-generating ideas within the family gift limit of $300 are:
$45 and under: coolers to sell ice-cream or cold drinks
$120 and under: blender and electric juicer to prepare juice for sale
$250 and under: barbeque with table for preparing fast food
$300 and under: wood-working tools (set of hand tools and electric tools); bicycle pulling a box/cart (for selling fruit and vegetables)
Give a family gift.
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