Blog posts of '2010' 'December'

Kwanzaa is only three days away, beginning on December 26th and ending on January 1st! Be ready to celebrate with this wooden Kwanzaa kinarah. [caption id="attachment_3825" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Wooden Kwanzaa Kinarah"][/caption] To find out more about this candle holder just Cli...

Thanks to your purchases, the children at Moukondo Orphanage in Cogo were able to enjoy new clothes, shoes, and even some toys this Christmas! Here are some pictures we just received after they'd gotten their gifts: [caption id="attachment_3818" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="The little dru...

[caption id="attachment_3813" align="alignnone" width="295" caption="Kwanzaa Set"][/caption] Starting December 26th, Kwanzaa will begin and families across the country will celebrate African American culture, traditions, and community. You may have always heard of this special day, but never really...

[caption id="attachment_3810" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="Boys at Moukondo Orphanage Show Their Current Sandals"][/caption] As a tradition in Congo, many of the children receive new shoes as a Christmas gift. Unfortunately, many of the orphan children don't get to enjoy this blessing. Wi...

[caption id="attachment_3804" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Hand-Carved Nativity Set Made from Gray Ebony"][/caption] The children at Moukondo Orphanage in the Congo hand-crafted this nativity set out of gray ebony, a very rare wood that is considered extremely valuable. Bid on this nativi...

[caption id="attachment_3807" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Beaded Gourd Ornaments"][/caption] Put an African twist on your Christmas decor with these new hand-crafted gourd ornaments. These hollowed-out gourds are decorated with beaded accents. 4"-5" large. Made in Kenya. Find out more or...