Give the Gift of Choice This Christmas

It’s time to start thinking about Christmas at ChristAid! Many sponsors love to send a special gift to their Ahadi Kid or Grandma for Jesus. Gifts must be received by December 1 so we can get them to Uganda in time for Christmas preparations.

This year, we invite you to give the gift of choice. A financial Christmas gift allows Grandmas, Ahadi Kids, and their families to decide what they need most. Rather than selecting a specific item for ChristAid to purchase, your gift gives your loved ones the flexibility to provide for household needs and make their Christmas celebration special.

A Message from Grace, ChristAid’s Country Director in Uganda

“I would recommend that this time, all gifts come in money form. The money would support individual Grandmas or Ahadi Kids and their families to purchase what they need for their Christmas celebrations or households.

“Why? Because this season the rains have been too much, and most homes are struggling with food!

“In fact, today I have been at the Grandma Village homes to assess the needs there. I could really tell that the Grandmas’ banana plantation is empty … no food! Many other Grandmas, Kids, and families I have seen in communities are experiencing the same. Additionally, the cost of commodities is increasing each month."

Grace’s message reminds us that families know their needs best. A financial gift gives them the flexibility to prioritize essentials, including food, while preparing for a joyful Christmas.

Christmas in Uganda: Faith, Family, and Community

Christmas in Uganda is a joyful celebration centered on worship, community, and family. Decorations may be simple and creative—even a Christmas tree made from banana leaves! The celebration itself is anything but small.

In rural communities, Christmas Eve worship services can last three to five hours, filled with Nativity plays, choir performances, dancing, and caroling. Christmas morning brings another church service, followed by a special meal shared with family.

This Christmas, we can help families prepare for these celebrations in a meaningful way—not by choosing a gift for them, but by giving them the resources to choose what they need most.

Give a Gift That Meets a Real Need

If you want to send a Christmas gift this year, please consider a financial gift for your Ahadi Kid and their family, or your Grandma for Jesus. Your generosity gives them the freedom to meet their needs and celebrate Christmas with joy and dignity.

Thank you for sharing the love of Christ with the children and Grandmas in ChristAid’s care this Christmas. May God bless you for your love and generosity!

The Gift of Choice This Christmas - December 1 Deadline!