Christmas in Europe

A very old tradition in Europe comes to life this time of the year. It's the outdoor Christmas market. They can be found, large and small, scattered throughout the cities across Europe. The custom is to walk through the aisles of stalls, gazing at the unusual items, while sipping mulled wine or in Budapest, eating a kalacs. It is a yeast roll baked over coals and flavored with cinnamon, nuts, coconut, or chocolate. European life at it's best!
Recently while strolling through the Budapest market I noticed two Roma men collecting trash. They weren't just collecting it, they were going through it. They were searching for scraps of food or bits they could slavage to use another way, perhaps as income. Times are economically hard right now for many people, including the Romany. Please pray for them as winter comes and they struggle to keep their homes warm. Pray for adequate clothing and good health as we deal with the flu season. Thank you for your faithfulness and devotion of prayer for the Romany.