Light House a Tradition in Haiti during Christmas
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You would have to be part of this tradition to enjoy it. The construction of Fanaux during the Christmas season is something that is left only to the pros, the real artists, the well known builders in the neighborhood.
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These Light House take all shapes and sizes, ranging from stars, to Cathedrals, boats, etc. In some neighborhood, competitions are organized to determine the best Light House made
These artistically shaped light houses, made of carton board and colored papers of a variety of colors are often found hang on doors for visitors to admire. Some of the Light House owners proudly take their artwork to the streets at night to allow more people to see.
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