Christmas Contrasts

The north wind blew and we were home in front of a roaring fire amid perfumes of plum puddings, pies of spicy mince, fruit cakes, marshmallows and eggnog. All around the warm sitting room colorful balloons, tinsel, and ribbons lighted our house with joy, trees blinked their softened lights as we munched hot chestnuts and drank sweet punch and cognac. The south wind blew hot and humid. The earth was arid and unproductive. Children crawled on thin emaciated legs bellies rumbling with hunger and mouth parched with lack of dew. Blow oh north wind, for we are safe, Who cares what happens in other spheres? Note: For how many years will Africa face famine. Right now around the world, five children die every minute as a result of malnutrition. Millions more live with the effects for the rest of their lives, because their bodies and brains haven’t developed the way they should. We need to act now to help these children. What was done by each Christmas? At least go everyday to this site and click on the help food program button. It will cost you nothing. The Hunger Site .