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I spent November and December in Abu Dhabi in 2019. The hotel I stayed at had a Christmas tree in the lobby. Several times groups performed Christmas carols. What was amusing about this is that a bunch of the locals turned out for the Christmas carols with their kids. Taking pictures and having a good time. There are a number of countries where Muslims seem to have adopted Christmas as one of their holidays. Strange but true.
 

States that Allow First-Cousin Marriage (Without Restrictions)

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • District of Columbia (D.C.)
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Vermont

States That Allow It Only Under Certain Conditions

  • Arizona – allowed if over age 65 or unable to reproduce
  • Illinois – permitted if over 50
  • Indiana – permitted if both over 65 or one cannot conceive
  • Maine – allowed if both 65+
  • Minnesota – allowed if one cannot reproduce
  • Utah – allowed if both 65+ or unable to reproduce
  • Wisconsin – allowed under certain age/disability restrictions

 
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