Language and Religion
Most of the Haitian immigrants to the United States, especially the more recent ones, communicate basically in Haitian Creole and in English. This is because in Haiti, although French is an official language that is widely spoken and understood, most Haitians speak Creole in their daily lives, a form of French intermixed with African and Ameridian words. Most descendants in America go on to speak English. Most Haitian Americans, as in Haiti, are Roman Catholics. However, there are also small Protestant communities of Haitian Americans. Religion is very important in the life of Haitian Americans.
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