The Cuban content creator Anaisy, known as @anaisy_vlogs, shared a message on social media that has resonated deeply with Cubans this Christmas.
In a video posted on December 24, the young woman compared the festive atmosphere of the rest of the world with the harsh reality experienced in Cuba.
Today is December 24th. While the whole world celebrates Christmas with beautiful decorations and splendid lights, Cuba has been left standing still in time, it begins by saying.
In his opinion, “Christmas does not exist in Cuba, unless someone decides to celebrate it behind closed doors. It is a country where Christmas lights make no sense because we don't have light even to illuminate ourselves,” he added.
Anaisy recalled that in the past, Christmas celebrations were not an official tradition on the island, but "there was always joy, good food, music, and families gathered." However, she lamented that today, "the same atmosphere is no longer felt."
Families are small because many emigrated to have a better future and to be able to help those who stayed to put a decent meal on the table, he expressed. And on this date, those over there are not entirely happy either, because although they feel free and have certain comforts, they would give anything they don't have to spend these days with their family.
The young creator summarized the current situation in the country with a phrase that resonated in the comments: “On this December 24th in Cuba, there isn't much to celebrate.” She described how many Cubans face Christmas Eve “with an empty table, in an endless blackout, lighting up with rechargeable lamps and candles.”
He also mentioned those who spend the holiday ill, “barely able to get out of bed,” and others who, even if they have a dinner, “would not find much meaning in the celebration because they will be glued to their phones battling with the internet to communicate with their families.”
His message, simple yet powerful, reflects the mix of sadness and resilience with which many Cubans experience the holidays. Within a few hours, the video garnered numerous comments and reactions from users who felt a connection to it.
“Thank you for saying what we all feel,” wrote a follower. “Sad, but true,” commented another user.
In an era marked by nostalgia and distance, Anaisy's words encapsulate the feelings of thousands of Cubans.
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