Did you know that a Latin American country “eliminated” Christmas more than 100 years ago?

Well, this country is the Uruguay. 🇺🇾

Since 1919, Uruguayan law has not recognized the holiday of Christmas, neither Kings Day, nor Holy Week, nor Virgin's Day. These dates are still celebrated, and in style, but with other official denominations: Christmas is Family Day, Kings Day is Children's Day, Holy Week is Tourism Week and Virgin's Day is Beaches Day.

Are Uruguayans religious?

A 2014 Pew Research Center study that is still used as a reference in academic studies placed the Uruguay at the top of the Latin American countries with the most people without religious affiliation: 37% in total, divided between those who do not have a specific religion (24%), atheists (10%) and those who define themselves as agnostics (3%).

Secular state: what is it, what is its role and why is it important?

As guaranteed by the Federal Constitution, the Brazilian State is secular, that is, based on the premise that all religions and beliefs are free and must be treated equally, unless manipulated for political benefits. However, looking at the past and present, most Brazilians still mix their religious convictions with space and public life. Read and listen to what two experts on the subject say.

As for those who declare themselves belonging to a religion, the study records: 42% Catholics, 15% Protestants and 6% belonging to “other” religionssystem. (CNN Brazil)

But it is worth remembering that the Natal having been eliminated from the law does not mean that it is not celebrated. Curious, right?

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