Christmas colors and decorations seem to be making its comeback to Cuba.
This year many private businesses changed their regular designs to be in tune with the spirit of the season: “snowmen” under the hot tropical sun, brunet Santas, Christmas lights and golden bells could be seen in different parts of the city.
Although these symbols of a European tradition seem quite foreign in a country like Cuba, they have been placed in stores, streets, churches and houses.
Some decorations are more sumptuous than others, and not all the neighbourhoods celebrate the holiday with the same enthusiasm.
But most families enjoy the tradition of putting up the tree and the lights, exchange gifts, or attend mass on Christmas Eve.
Cubans enjoy celebrations, and Christmas is a good excuse to celebrate around this time of the year.
Authors
Lidia Hernández Tapia,
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