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Christmas at the National Palace, with Michel and Sophia Martelly

Christmas at the National Palace, with Michel and Sophia Martelly

Here is the picture of a Christmas celebrationat that took place a the National Palace on December 23, 2014 with President Michel Martelly and First Lady Sophia Martelly

Children and other patrons, decked out in the seasonal colors of red and green, gathered in the courtyard of the National Palace to celebrate the Christmas season with their Prime Minister, Michel Martelly. Also present was his wife, Sophia, whose work for the past four years has brought the over 3,000 kids, many of whom have disabilities, to the festivities. The event facilitated the playing of games, the eating of food and the giving of gifts. President Martelly and his wife used the occasion to wish the public good health and prosperity for the season.

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Marche de Noel du Grand Sud or Christmas Market of the Great South - Haiti

Marche de Noel du Grand Sud or Christmas Market of the Great South - Haiti

An annual event in the South of the country, Marche de Noel du Grand Sud or Christmas Market of the Great South - Haiti.

Government Funds Annual Great South Christmas Market

For many year Jacmel is holding its Great South Christmas Market. Southeast Tourism Director, Joan Raton, officiated at the opening ceremonies. The event will run from December 12th to the 14th.

Moro Creations and Women Artisans will showcase their wares, and entertainment will happen at Jacmel's tourist port and the Convention Center.

Southeast Tourism Directorate has spent almost $3 million gourdes for the event, while the Ministry of Tourism has kicked in $2.5 million gourdes.

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How People of Haiti celebrate Christmas

How People of Haiti celebrate Christmas

Like many countries in the world, people in Haiti have their own tradition during Christmas season

How People In Haiti Celebrate Christmas

Christmas is known in Haiti as 'Jwaye Nowe' (in Creole) or 'Joyeux Noël' (in French). It is the happiest time of the year when all sections of the society get involved in the festival, fix and redecorate their homes ready for Christmas. It is celebrated in a big way with great pomp and show. It is a day when everybody seems to be in a happy mood and celebrate with a lot of eating and drinking, singing and playing. Christmas songs and carols float everywhere in the air. Fireworks, firecrackers and gunshots can be heard all hours of the day and night and houses remain open with the lights till midnight. There are organizations like "Haiti with Love" and "Compassion International" who mobilize their resources to make Christmases special for impoverished children who do not receive any gifts or live in an environment where the joys of Christmas never reach. They also explain and teach them the meaning of Christmas and how it is worth celebrating.

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Two Haitian Children Receiving Christmas Gifts

Two Haitian Children Receiving Christmas Gifts

Here is a picture of two Haitian children posing with their Christmas gifts. They are so happy to receive these gifts that were donated by volunteers from the United States.

These are probably the only gifts they will receive for Christmas.

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Michel Martelly - Mateli Papa BonKe For Delivering Christmas Gifts

Michel Martelly - Mateli Papa BonKe For Delivering Christmas Gifts

Here is a sign that a fan of Martelly was carrying during the visit of the president to deliver Christmas gifts t the population. The sign says Mateli Papa BonKe

This obviously looks like I am living at the time when Duvalier was in power and where people were obligated to carry these signs of propaganda.

Propaganda is generally an appeal to emotion, not intellect. This form of communication from the Haitian government was used frequently to influence the attitude of the population toward a cause. These biased messages had only one purpose to encourage participation and belief in the regime.

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Santa Clause Bringing Gift To A Haitian Child On Christmas

Santa Clause Bringing Gift To A Haitian Child On Christmas

In this picture, Santa Clause brings a gift to a Haitian child for Christmas. However, what makes it more interesting is the fact that the child does not know what is going on. She is looking at her mother who is beside her and looking at Santa Clause. She does not know whether to smile or to be scared.

This is what Christmas is all about

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Fanale During Christmas Or Nwel In Haiti

Fanale During Christmas Or Nwel In Haiti

Here is a picture of several fanales that were constructed for Christmas in Haiti. Fanals come in different forms and shapes. They are sold in the streets.

This tradition of Fanale in Haiti originated from the people who used to work at night in the dark. In order to see where they were going, they used candles, and the fanale came as a way to protect the candle from the wind. The tradition evolved in Haiti and became a Christmas tradition.

Picture of fanal provide by youtube

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Haiti National Palace Decorated For Christmas

Haiti National Palace Decorated For Christmas

Here is a picture of Haiti National Palace decorated for the Christmas season. This picture was taken before the 2010 earthquake destroyed the palace. There plans to have reconstructed however, what will it look like remains a mystery

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Haitian President Rene Preval Celebrating Christmas

Haitian President Rene Preval Celebrating Christmas

The Haitian president Rene Preval in a photo seen among a group of children during the Christmas season. It was part of getting to the spirit of Christmas. The picture is a courtesy of sulekha.com

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Christmas In Hait - Max Aubin

Christmas In Hait - Max Aubin

Here is a picture of the Haitian artist Max Aubin singing a Christmas song. This took place in 1997 during a Christmas song contest. In the Haitian Creole, it is called Konkou Chante Nwel

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