LETTER WRITING
If you're writing a Christmas card to your child in Nicaragua, here are some things to remember:
- In early December, Compassion-assisted projects celebrate the season with a Christmas lunch for children and their parents. This event is marked by games, piñatas, contests and singing.
- Some child development centers even perform a puppet show. Children also enjoy cake, ice cream, popcorn and candy. The celebration concludes with children receiving their Christmas gifts.
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 Nicaragua:
$15 and under: ball, blanket, book, chicken, doll, guinea pig, lamp, shoes, toy
$30 and under: pants, shirt, tools
Give your child a gift.
Family Gifts
Below are some examples of what a monetary gift can purchase for your child's family in Nicaragua:
$85 and under: bicycle, goat, mattress, pig, sheep
$150 and under: food (includes rice, beans, oil, sugar, coffee, toilet tissue, toothpaste)
$200 and under: sewing machine (used)
$300 and under: cow, sewing machine (new)
Income-generating ideas within the family gift limit of $300 are:
- Establishing a small candy store, tortilleria store, or cloth and cosmetic store
Give a family gift.
Learn more about your child's country.
