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How is Christmas celebrated in the Caribbean?

How is Christmas celebrated in the Caribbean? Christmas is characterized by winter weather in the northern hemisphere, such as in Europe or North America.

However, there are places where you can breathe a truly enviable atmosphere of heat, where Christmas becomes a tropical holiday and where the ancient traditions of the New Year coexist.

The Christmas holidays are an opportunity to discover the ancient traditions of the countries located in the Caribbean region. Here are the reasons to travel to the Caribbean at Christmas time. Browse the gallery to find out more.

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How is Christmas celebrated in the Caribbean?
Christmas is traditionally typical of the winter weather of several European countries. However, there are places where you can breathe a truly enviable warm atmosphere, where Christmas becomes a tropical holiday and where the ancient traditions of the New Year coexist. So let's discover some reasons to go to the Caribbean during the Christmas period.
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Christmas is an opportunity to discover ancient traditions
The Christmas holidays are an opportunity to discover the ancient traditions of the countries located in the Caribbean region. In addition to discovering ancient traditions, it is wonderful to celebrate Christmas Eve by the sea or in the heart of an exotic island.
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Dominican Republic: the feast of the "invisible friend"
In the Dominican Republic the feast of the "invisible friend" is celebrated. It is usually observed among friends, at school or in the company. The names of the participants are written on pieces of paper that are mixed in a bag. Each one then writes the name of the person who will be the angel and who will secretly have to make a small gift during each week of Advent. You will find out who gave you the gifts only at the end of the holidays.
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Christmas in Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago
Countries like Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago are very much linked to the Catholic aspect, where attending church and attending family dinners during the Christmas period play a very important role. Here it is traditional to go to mass on Christmas Eve.
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Cuba, magical atmosphere
In Cuba you can walk barefoot on the warm sand and smell the grills nearby. It would be a shame not to try something new at such a time and pleasantly celebrate Christmas in Cuban style. The Christmas period in Cuba is as always accompanied by joy and music. Traditional Cuban rhythms and drum roll can be heard everywhere!
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What do you eat for Christmas in Cuba?
What do you eat for Christmas in Cuba? Roast pork. The preparation involves the whole family, between those who procure the meat and those who take care of the cooking ...
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