Holidays in Haiti
My class at the Christmas program Culture permeates every area of our lives...even how we celebrate holidays. I chose to remain in Haiti for the holiday season in order to experience how the Haitian culture as well as the missionaries here celebrate. Thanksgiving : Since Thanksgiving is an American holiday, it is not celebrated in Haiti by the Haitians. The missionaries who live here, however, do celebrate; even those who are not American. Almost all of the missionaries gathered at someone's house with a dish in their hand to share with all. It was quite the spread (you can see pictures on my Facebook page). A great time was had by all. photo by Rob Thompson Christmas : While there have been plenty of Christmas activities, it has not been the hectic, busy season in normally is in...