Rapper Wyclef Jean appreciates his family at Christmas time, because he grew up with his parents thousands of miles away. Jean's parents left for America to build a better life when he was just one.

The 35-year-old reveals, "I was in a poor neighborhood. I lived in a hut. My parents left me when I was one. They went to America. hey would send presents back, but I thought my parents were imaginary."

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