2023-12-24 23:38:53
December 25 is a public holiday in most countries around the world. In many of them, Christmas is celebrated on this day, a religious holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus. However, in Uruguay, December 25 is Family Day.
This decision dates back to 1917, when Uruguayan President José Batlle y Ordóñez decreed that December 25 would be a national holiday to celebrate family. Batlle y Ordóñez was a progressive liberal who believed that the family was the basis of society. He wanted this day to be a time for families to come together and celebrate their love and support for each other.
Batlle y Ordóñez’s decision was controversial at the time. Some sectors of Uruguayan society, especially conservatives and religious people, opposed the measure. However, the decision stood and has become a tradition in Uruguay.
Today, Family Day is an important day in Uruguay. Families celebrate this day in a variety of ways, from gathering for a special meal to spending time together in recreational activities. Family Day is a time for Uruguayan families to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other.
The reasons for the decision
There are several reasons why Batlle y Ordóñez decided to make December 25 Family Day. First, he believed that the family was the basis of society. He believed that strong families were essential to a healthy and prosperous society.
Secondly, Batlle y Ordóñez was a secular liberal. He believed that the government should not support any particular religion. By making December 25 Family Day, Batlle y Ordóñez prevented the government from associating itself with a religious holiday.
Lastly, Batlle y Ordóñez wanted December 25 to be a day of celebration for all families, regardless of their religion or beliefs. He believed that all Uruguayans, regardless of their origin, should have a day to celebrate their families.
The impact of the decision
Batlle y Ordóñez’s decision has had a significant impact on Uruguayan society. Family Day is an important day for Uruguayan families. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate their love and support for each other.
Batlle y Ordóñez’s decision has also had a symbolic impact. It is a symbol of the secularity of the Uruguayan state and the importance given to the family in Uruguayan society.
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