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We say “Merry Christmas”

December 23, 2009 By Marta Darby 5 Comments

Merry Christmas!

We like to say Merry Christmas.

And so we say it. Often. In stores, and to passersby. "Merry Christmas!" I exclaim.  They look a little shocked most times. And shyly offer it back (while surreptitiously looking over their shoulder): "Merry Christmas."

In Spanish, of course, it's Feliz Navidad.

And we say that, too. Often and loudly! But mostly we say Merry Christmas. Because we celebrate the birth of Christ and therefore Christmas.

Almost 50 years ago, my family fled Cuba when the communists took over.  One of the very first thing the commie atheists did was to stop the celebration of Christmas. I refuse to cave to today's fear-based political correctness.

So, to all of you from me and my big, fat, Cuban family, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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  1. Mica says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:28 am

    Merry Christmas!!!! I would shout from the rooftops if I wasn’t afraid to climb up there!!xoxo

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  2. Michele Caridad says

    December 23, 2009 at 8:34 am

    “Meri Crisma!” as my grandmas all say!y hoppy nu yiar!!!
    🙂

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  3. Ileana says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Have a Very Merry Wonderful CHRISTMAS!!! Yes, it’s CHRISTMAS … Feliz Navidad to you, your family and everyone who spends time here reading this wonderful blog. Oh and in case I forget … MERRY CHRISTMAS! 😀

    Reply
  4. Ody says

    December 23, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!From our home to yours, Have a wonderful
    Christmas my friend.

    Reply
  5. ORGULLOSADESERCUBANA says

    December 24, 2009 at 9:53 am

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! FELIZ NAVIDAD!!!!!Marti, may you and your wonderful family have a fantastic noche buena and an even better Christmas day. I always remember that JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.

    Reply

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