Articles of category "Jamaica Christmas"

For many, the sounds and sights and smells of Christmas convince us that the season has arrived, even if there is no snow on the ground. The weather turns cold, the radio stations all play music of the season and lights go up on houses all around us. There is a change in all the stores from regular hum drum to decorations and sales on items only seen during the Christmas holiday season. But what if you were in Jamaica?

The Jamaican culture credits the holiday season and the spirit of giving as the most exciting time of the year. In addition to a special, and reportedly quite tasty, Jamaican Christmas cake, the Jamaican culture celebrates the Christmas season through festivals, entertainment, parties, family functions, and get togethers amongst friends. There are even flamboyant Christmas Day Parades through the streets of Jamaica...