"Why Was Christmas Banned In Cuba?🇨🇺🎄"
By Jude Obuseh Did you know that for almost three decades, from 1969 to 1997, Christmas celebrations were banned in Cuba under Fidel Castro's government? In 1969, the Cuban government restricted the observance of Christmas due to its clash with the crucial sugar harvest, a pivotal period for the country's economy. This prohibition meant that the joyous festivities and traditional merriment typically associated with Christmas were put on hold, leaving Cuban citizens without the customary December celebrations. However, amid this ban, an intriguing workaround emerged. Although the official Christmas celebrations were forbidden, a provision allowed for the exchange of gifts to take place on January 6th, coinciding with the celebration of Epiphany, a Christian holiday marking the revelation of Jesus Christ to the Magi. READ ALSO: Harnessing the Power of Nature in Defeating Evil Forces 🌿🔥💧🌬️🌟 It wasn't until almost three decades later, in December 1997, that a ...