Thanksgiving isn’t a big event in Santo Domingo, so stores get ready for Christmas since mid-October. By mid-November, homes and businesses begin set up their Christmas trees and decorative lights, and Christmas is in the air. Christmas means big time partying and Dominicans love a party. December is a month when only day-to-day work gets done. It is not a good time for starting any serious project, unless related to partying. Local traditions include decorating US-style, but also with poinsettias and liana crafts.
