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Venezuela's Catholic leadership has condemned the move, accusing Maduro of using Christmas as a propaganda tool. The Episcopal Conference of Venezuela emphasized that Christmas is "a celebration ...
Christmas will start next month in Venezuela, authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro has decreed – even as thousands of Venezuelans look set to pass the holidays behind bars amid his government’s ...
“It’s September, and it already smells like Christmas," Maduro said Monday night during his weekly television show. “That’s why this year, as a way of paying tribute to you all, and in gratitude to you all, I’m going to decree an early Christmas for October 1.” But not everyone seems eager to start singing Christmas carols.
Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion which are usually found in Africa and Asia.
The Christmas holidays have traditionally been a long affair for Venezuelans, who would take off three weeks of even the whole of December to relax, party and spend time with family and loved ones.
The table below shows a list of the most notable holidays in Venezuela. Popular and public holidays are included in the list. Other public holidays may be observed. In 2019, several days were announced as national holidays based on widespread blackouts. [1]
Superimposing his humanitarian vision of the holiday, in what has been termed "Carol Philosophy", [71] Dickens influenced many aspects of Christmas that are celebrated today in Western culture, such as family gatherings, seasonal food and drink, dancing, games, and a festive generosity of spirit. [72]
“It’s September, and it already smells like Christmas," Maduro said Monday night during his weekly television show. “That’s why this year, as a way of paying tribute to you all, and in gratitude to you all, I’m going to decree an early Christmas for October 1.” But not everyone seems eager to start signing Christmas carols.