We spent our first Christmas in Haiti in Port-au-Prince with the Depps and other friends - although not our Haitian friends, since Christmas is not that big a deal in Haitian culture. On Christmas morning we gave a ride to one of our Haitian partners as we headed to the city:
Bryan: Are you doing anything for Christmas?
Alain: Yes, but not tonight. I'm doing something on the 31st.
But that's New Year's, of course...
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We're currently in the Dominican Republic, enjoying a few much-needed days at the beach. More when we return!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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I'm glad you were able to spend time with friends on Christmas! We were thinking of you. Enjoy your mini vacation in the DR!!
I spoke to a woman the other day who told me that in her family they only exchange money on Christmas; then they go out the day after Christmas to spend their money, “because you get so much more that way”. Some here in the States also see Christmas as a day that doesn't need to be celebrated on the 25th.
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