This New Year’s Eve, many say they will skip the club and celebrate at home. The “sober curious” movement, COVID-19, seasonal depression, and refusal to pay exuberant cover charges are among the many reasons. For many others, it follows a long history of tradition. In fact, for generations, Haitians and Black Americans have commemorated the New Year at home and other places of sanctuary, through a practice of prayer that is often followed by cooking sacred recipes.
The History That Makes Black And Haitian New Year’s Traditions So Meaningful
Nyya Toussaint / Made by History, Time
Tue, 12/31/2024 - 7:00am
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