Tag Archives: Christmas

A doll named Alma

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Guest blogger in Child Sponsorship

Today’s guest post comes from Alexis Dionne, a World Vision sponsor who shares what she does to let her sponsored children know they’re loved and cared for during the holiday season. If you’re a World Vision sponsor as well, you can log in to My World Vision for ideas on how to connect with your sponsored child as the holidays approach....

Merry Christmas from around the world [PHOTO BLOG]

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Andrea Peer in Stories

Merry Christmas from around the globe | World Vision blog

What do Christmas celebrations look like in other parts of the world? In some places, World Vision throws big Christmas parties where disadvantaged children can enjoy the festivities and even receive presents. In other places, children participate in traditional celebrations that might look quite different than our American Christmas....

It is better to give than receive

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Rich Stearns in Stories

When USA Today asked me about my favorite Christmas gifts given and received, I couldn’t help but reflect on the gifts I have received through World Vision. As a donor to World Vision U.S. for 25 years — and as its president for 13 years — I’ve found that the best gifts I’ve received come as a result of generous giving....

Something miraculous at Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by World Vision field communicators in Stories

The follow post was written by Narine Ohanyan, World Vision field communicator in Armenia. * * * Do you believe in miracles? For a mother in Armenia, something miraculous is happening at Christmas. “I love the ornaments and the lights. I love to stare at them,” says 4-year-old Narek Qotanjyan. Coming from a child in the United States, this statement wouldn’t be so surprising. However, Narek lives in Armenia with a disability....

A little child shall lead them

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Cory Trenda in Stories

Although I wrote this last year, I feel it deserves a repeat-performance. I visited this family again recently and brought their daughter Lilly an actual malaria net, like those World Vision uses in Africa because I know the compassion she feels for those affected by malaria, an experience from a previous visit with her folks. She’s a busy 7-year-old now and couldn’t remember the entire incident, so I promised to find what I’d written last year and send it to her. Re-reading it blessed me and I hope it blesses you, too. * * * This year, we all agreed to forgo the typical presents for our adult extended family members and instead choose gifts from the World Vision Gift...