For many years I have not understood the reasoning behind Dominicans celebrating Christmas on 24th. Last day of advent? Well, ask and most probably don't even know what advent is.
I know many countries, even some in Europe celebrate, or begin celebrations on 24th, as in finishing off cooking, decorating, wrapping gifts. But Dominicans often go the full hog on the 24th. Open gifts, eat, get drunk and then are hopeless for the day of 25th.
Every year it makes things awkward and up until this year I have always done 24th and 25th. But I still have never had a reason (and I am positive there is one, like last day of advent) from a typical Dominican as to why they have to celebrate a birthday a day early. Anyone else celebrate birthdays a day early? No?
Ok, it is just that they can't wait?
I know many countries, even some in Europe celebrate, or begin celebrations on 24th, as in finishing off cooking, decorating, wrapping gifts. But Dominicans often go the full hog on the 24th. Open gifts, eat, get drunk and then are hopeless for the day of 25th.
Every year it makes things awkward and up until this year I have always done 24th and 25th. But I still have never had a reason (and I am positive there is one, like last day of advent) from a typical Dominican as to why they have to celebrate a birthday a day early. Anyone else celebrate birthdays a day early? No?
Ok, it is just that they can't wait?