Navidad

Feliz Navidad! I mentioned to a few people that I am Jewish and don't celebrate Navidad, but that seemed to go over just as well as salami on a vegan's plate. So, I am no expert on this Holiday, but I think they do things a bit different here..... for one Cena Buena (literally translates to "good dinner") is the highlight of all the festivities and takes place on Christmas eve. As far as Christmas is concerned, it may just as well be another day in December, with one slight exception. It is the day of all days to "pasear", meaning walk around and show off your new outfit. Now, I was always used to this as a first day of school custom, but in Las Pajas it is what December 25th means. I am not sure what this has to do with celebrating Jesus' birthday, but then again I spend 8 nights eating latkes and playing dradle with electricity to celebrate my religion. Anyway, I survived my first Dominican Christmas!
I also survived a dog bite recently. The dog did not want to be left out of Cena Buena either I guess. I got vaccinated, so rabies should not be in the cards for me. Well, I hope everyone reading this is enjoying the Holidays and appreciating the cold, crisp weather there, because here the weather stays hot no matter what religion you are.