For us Christmas started in November, when we made angel Christmas cards, using handprints - very messy, but a lot of fun.
On December 6th we had our first performance and party at Peris, where the audience was treated to some Christmas carols sung by the choir, played by the band and soloists and handbell group and some ballet and hip hop performances too! After this, all the kids joined in some Christmas games and decorated "cookies" (which were soon devoured), before settling down to watch a Christmas film with popcorn and hot chocolate.
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On the 8th December, we had another party and film at Voluntari.
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On the 15th December, Alpha Omega church gave a party for some of the music kids. The kids performed once again before being treated to some Romanian food - Sarmale (pork filled cabbage rolls) and prajiture (Romanian cakes). After a few games, they each recieved presents before having to return to the orpahange.
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On Christmas day, the "boys" and "girls" from the Transition Houses, some of our graduates and staff celebrated Christmas at the teamhouse.
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Over the Christmas period, we also visited several orpahanges to deliver over 600 Christmas presents.
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The fun didn't stop there. At New Year, some of our graduates, the Transition House "girls" and "boys", staff and our holiday team saw in the New Year together, with a meal, dancing, chatting and watching the many fireworks around Pipera and beyond.
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A great end to 2012 and great start to 2013. I wish you all a Happy, Healthy 2013 with God's richest blessings.
