Another Land Honeyguide

December 2009

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The Story of the Honeyguide
Our periodic email newsletter is named after the Greater Honey Guide, a bird that has developed the remarkable habit of leading tribespeople to wild bees' nests, with the promise of honeycomb and grubs once the humans have opened the nest and taken the honey.

The complementary relationship shared by bird and human represents the newsletter's goal - to periodically lead readers to new and timely bits of information about East African wildlife, culture, and travel.

Catch up on past issues in the Honeyguide Archives

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The Baragaig are always fascinated by the stories we share with them about western cultures and customs.  In this Honeyguide we share one rainmaker's reaction to the story of Santa. 
 
Yes, the holidays are here.  Deck your halls with our 2009 ornament collection, feel good about giving gifts that benefit African villages and enjoy free shipping on all online orders over $40.
 
We wish you a very happy holiday season and may your world be filled with peace and understanding, 
 
Another Land and The Amias Project
The Story of Africa: Live it, Watch it, and Wear it. 
 

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Flying Gazelle 
What seems so normal to some can be utterly unbelievable to others.  Take Gidamuydaghat, a respected rainmaker in the Barabaig village that Another Land and the Amias Project work with in Tanzania.
 
Telling the Tale
Barabaig Rainmaker amused by SantaA few years ago, Another Land's founder Nichole told him the story of Santa Claus.  She explained that he lived at the North Pole, drove a sleigh pulled by "flying gazelle" and squeezed down chimneys to deliver gifts to good boys and girls throughout the world.  The story had our favorite rainmaker grinning from ear to ear.
 
However, when Nichole described the elves as little people with pointed ears that help make toys for Santa, Gidamydaghat's smile took on a skeptical quality.  He wrinkled his brow and asked ..."Is this story really true?".
 

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Gifts with Meaning 
 
The Beginning of AmiasCelebrate this season with gifts that keep giving.  Not only can you give a one-of-a-kind handcrafted gift, but your purchase helps to support villagers in Tanzania and other African countries. 
 
And you don't have to brave the weather or the crowds.  Orders placed by noon (central time) on December 16th will still arrive in time to bring meaningful holiday cheer.   
 

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