It was no joke, almost three months in advance, Venezuela live one early christmas after the president’s decree Nicolas Maduro who ordered to change the traditional celebration starting October 1. We present to you photos and videos
This Tuesday, the streets of Venezuela woke up adorned with lights, decorations and trees typical of the holiday season; and this Christmas It will last a long time according to Nicolás Maduro.
The The measure to advance the Christmas celebrations was announced by Nicolás Maduro on September 2 amid doubts and controversy over his questioned electoral victory.
Nicolás Maduro has already given a date for how long Christmas will last in Venezuela
Since, according to Nicolas MaduroJesus Christ belongs to the people and can celebrate Christmas when he decides as reflected in his decree, in Venezuela It will last from October 1 to January 15, 2025.
This was said by Nicolás Maduro, despite the fact that “guys in cassocks” That is, the Conference of the Episcopate of Venezuela, disapproved of the idea of bringing Christmas forward in Venezuela because the Birth of Christ is established in December.
Also, Nicolas Maduro shared a video of the Christmas decorations in Venezuela that they placed in the Miraflores Palace, while boasting that they will have happy festivities.
Photos and videos of early Christmas in Venezuela
Due to the advancement of the Christmashundreds of Venezuelans took to the streets in the company of their family to enjoy the illuminated and decorated squares, avenues and parks from cities like Caracas.
Among the Christmas decorations that have been captured in Venezuela since this Tuesday, figures of Winnie Poh dressed in the Santa Claus costume stand out, illuminated tunnels, gigantic Christmas trees, enormous teddy bears and characterized reindeer, and even figures alluding to the birth of Jesus .
We share some of the photos and videos which has left the beginning of the Christmas celebrations in the South American country in the middle of October.
Christmas comes early in Venezuela (AFP)
Christmas comes early in Venezuela (AFP)
Christmas comes early in Venezuela (AFP)
Christmas comes early in Venezuela (AFP)
Nicolás Maduro had already brought Christmas early in past years
It is not the first time that Nicolas Maduro advances the Christmas celebrations in Venezuela, since this measure was also used in the years 2019, 2020 and 2022.
It is important to mention that the Maduro government, apart from decorating streets and public squares, also organizes recreational events such as concerts and fairs for the enjoyment of its inhabitants.
According to Nicolás Maduro, the advance of these end-of-year celebrations is a tribute to each and every Venezuelan.
However, the measure has not been well received by all sectors of the population; such is the case of the Catholic churchwho rejected the political use of Christmas by Maduro.
“The manner and time of its celebration is the responsibility of the ecclesiastical authority. This holiday should not be used for propaganda or particular political purposes,” stated the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference.
2024-10-03 08:20:25