Venezuela’s Maduro Shifts Christmas to October Amid Political Tensions

Democrats and Marxists think they are Gods… He stole the election and can do anything he wants as the people are disarmed.

In a surprising turn of events, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that Christmas celebrations will commence on October 1st this year, a significant deviation from the traditional December timeline. During a televised address to his supporters, Maduro explained his decision, noting, “It’s September and it already smells like Christmas. As a thank you to the fighting people, I will bring Christmas forward to October 1 by decree.”

🚨 BREAKING: Nicolás Maduro announced that in gratitude for the support received from the people of Venezuela, he will bring forward the Christmas celebrations to October 1st.

“September is coming, and I said it already smells like Christmas, and that’s why this year, in homage… pic.twitter.com/6Q0xSM4Jek

— Wolves Can Riot (@wolvescanriot) September 3, 2024

This isn’t the first instance of such an early celebration under Maduro’s administration. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the festive season was similarly advanced to October 15th, and in the following year, to October 4th. Maduro has often used these early celebrations to shift public focus from Venezuela’s ongoing economic and political crises.

The announcement comes shortly after the controversial presidential elections held on July 28, which have been marred by accusations of fraud. The government’s electoral authority declared Maduro the victor, continuing his rule which began in 2013. However, the opposition and several international observers have disputed these results. Edmundo González Urrutia, the opposition’s candidate, has been recognized by the United States and several Latin American countries as the legitimate winner. Furthermore, entities like the European Union and the Organization of American States have expressed doubts regarding the integrity of the vote.

Christmas holidays to start from October in Venezuela as President Nicolas Maduro declares early celebrations amidst protests over alleged poll-rigging@sehgalrahesha and @saroyahem tell you more pic.twitter.com/b2YOxU9DOP

— WION (@WIONews) September 4, 2024

In response to the disputed election outcome, there have been widespread protests both within Venezuela and internationally. Opponents of the government have taken to the streets, voicing their frustration over what they perceive as a manipulated electoral process. Amidst this backdrop of political tension, the decision to move Christmas to an earlier date is seen by many as an attempt to distract from the nation’s deeper issues.

🔴🔵🟡 BREAKING: VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT MADURO DESIGNATES OCT. 1ST AS CHRISTMAS 🎄

After Venezuela experienced strong economic growth in August, President Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday that Christmas would be celebrated nationwide on October 1st this year.

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— SVS NEWS AGENCY (@svsnewsagency) September 3, 2024

Traditionally, during the Christmas season, the Venezuelan government distributes food parcels, which include items like pork knuckles, to poorer neighborhoods—a practice that will presumably continue with the new October Christmas schedule. Additionally, in previous years, the presidential palace, Miraflores, has been lavishly decorated with Christmas trees and festive ornaments to mark the occasion, a sight that is likely to reappear as the season is ushered in prematurely this October.

Major Points:

• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared that Christmas celebrations will begin on October 1st this year, deviating from the traditional December start.
• This move mirrors past actions during crises, such as in 2020 and 2021, when Maduro advanced the Christmas season to October, seen by some as a distraction from national issues.
• Following a contentious presidential election on July 28, marked by allegations of fraud, Maduro was declared the winner, a result disputed by the opposition and international observers.
• The opposition’s candidate, Edmundo González Urrutia, has been recognized by the US, several Latin American countries, the EU, and the Organization of American States as the legitimate election victor.
• The decision to move Christmas comes amidst ongoing protests in Venezuela and abroad against what many consider a manipulated election outcome, highlighting widespread political discontent.

Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News