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Lake Geneva
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Community connections: How Indianapolis partnered up when the Haitians came 

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By J.O. Haselhoef
| The Haitian Times Verified
Overview: This solutions-focused story examines how leaders in city government, nonprofits and other entities partnered to help an influx of Haitians settle in Indianapolis. It looks at some limitations of their approach, such as cultural friction going unaddressed and potential shifts in funding under the Trump administration. Editor’s Note: This story aims to highlight entities that try to solve problems, even when those solutions are not perfect, to inspire positive change.
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Haitian holiday traditions that stay in our hearts and minds

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By J.O. Haselhoef
| The Haitian Times Verified
“On Christmas Eve, the cheerful voices outside in the dark told us it was time. We joined the late-night gathering that followed the person in our village, who, every year, made ‘fanal‘ and carried one proudly toward Midnight Mass. “The candles inside that little house, fashioned from paper, illuminated the colored tissue paper, casting jewel-like colors on the dirt road.
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Haitian Christmas traditions: How to make a fanal in 7 steps

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By J.O. Haselhoef
| The Haitian Times Verified
Editor’s Note: This article, originally published on Dec. 24, 2021, is being republished from The Haitian Times archives to share some of the best holiday reads, tips, tricks, and recipes. Gather the necessary materials and see images below: Four pieces of 8-½” x 11” cardstock Ruler, scissors and/or exacto knife, transparent tape Colored tissue paper Battery-powered votive candle Step 1 Take one piece of cardstock. Turn it so one of the short ends is toward you.
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