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A Cuban-American Christmas in Sussex County

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A Cuban-American Christmas in Sussex County


A giant Christmas tree in a Sussex County home
Each year at the Hacienda Fox Run residence in Sussex County, an 11-foot tree is embellished with 1,000 baubles, garland and flocking. Photo: Laura Moss

Each year, when the holidays roll around, this Sussex County family celebrates in a big way as homeowners Ana and Victor welcome kids, grandkids, parents and pets to their traditional Cuban-American Christmas event. 

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“Our heritage is important to us, so every year we enjoy the holiday with four generations,” Ana says. She left Cuba as a toddler, and husband Victor arrived in the United States in 1972. Both grew up in Hudson County and they were high school sweethearts.

A mini Christmas tree loaded with vintage crystals and cherished holiday photos
A mini tree loaded with vintage crystals and cherished holiday photos of kids and grandkids from over the years. Photo: Laura Moss

Preparations for the annual Christmas festivities begin as Victor sets up the 11-foot spruce tree in the living room and Ana climbs the ladder to…



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