Fall Newsletter
November 15, 2023
Fall Newsletter
| The Fall has fully arrived with numerous holidays leading the way. In Nepal, the longest holidays are arriving though they are beginning to enjoy aspects of Halloween. We thought you might enjoy a bit of what the holidays are about there as well as other celebrations within our world. |
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| DIWALI, November 12 – 16 Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals celebrated worldwide. It signifies the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Spanning five days, Diwali falls usually between October and November, marking the onset of the Hindu New Year. This festival, adopted by multiple cultures, holds different regional significances but unites people in a spirit of joy and togetherness. |
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| The festival is celebrated with great zeal through an array of rituals, vibrant firework displays, decorative lights, and the sharing of sweets and gifts among family and friends. The lighting of lamps during Diwali is symbolic of illuminating one’s inner self and seeking the path of righteousness. Beyond its religious aspect, it offers a time for deep introspection, forgiveness, and renewal of relationships.. Diwali stands as a reminder of the power of light and the human potential to bridge the gap between various cultures and faiths, fostering a peaceful coexistence. |
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| Other festivals this fall include the Jewish holidays and Christmas. Both hold historical and cultural significance. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The holidays involve rituals, prayers, festive meals, and symbolic customs. Thanksgiving in the US enters late November, our celebration of gratitude regardless of religion, race or creed. (In Canada it is celebrated in October). |
| Christmas is celebrated by many worldwide, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. The holiday is a combination of religious and cultural practices, including attending church services, exchanging gifts, decorating trees, festive lighting up our homes and sharing meals with loved ones. |
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| Christmas has become a widely celebrated holiday that often promotes themes of unity, love, and generosity. It is commonly celebrated in Nepal’s cities for about a decade, trees, Santa and gifts! Despite their distinct origins and customs, all three religions celebrate with zeal, joy, family, friends and food along with religious tributes and considerable love. |
| The monsoon season is over. This means we can finally bring goats to 2 more villages once we have the contracts in place with our goat dealers. It has been an inordinate amount of time to do what we do so well to lift our village women. If you wish to purchase a goat or herd, let us know. A female is $200, a studly male is $275, or buy a part of a goat. Considering gifting a goat this year for that matter. Helping others sure feels great! |
| Thank you for following what we are doing in Nepal to lift the villagers to attain their ideals of how to live and enjoy life by our actions helped by YOU! |