Many Jamaican Christmas traditions have long faded into history. Bombarded by other people’s cultures, our youth are not even aware of what they have lost. But we can all be thankful that the enduring tradition of Christmas Market or Grand (Gran’) Market remains alive. This quintessential Jamaican holiday tradition is held in most towns in Jamaica on Christmas Eve... Read More
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With just days before Christmas, fruit cakes are baking, sorrel is in the making and liquor is stacking up for the festivities. Lively reggae-tinged Christmas music fills the air, and everywhere in Jamaica is ablaze with sparkling lights, despite our costly electricity. But there's an elephant (donkey?) in the room this time of year.
Christmas is for the children, they often say. So let’s engage them with some DIY Christmas crafts this season. Bring a touch of Jamaica to holiday decor with handmade lanterns. Here are simple steps to create Jamaican-inspired lanterns to give your home the warm and vibrant spirit of the island during the festive season.
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The Christmas season is well and truly upon us! Many Jamaicans are shopping online to ease a usually hectic experience. To keep you safe online, we offer these best practices to protect your sensitive information.
Many Jamaican traditions are rooted in our heritage. The Christmas festival of Jonkanoo, Junkanoo or Jonkonnu is one such tradition that has its roots in Africa and origins in the colonial period. We can find Jonkanoo in many places in the Caribbean.
The season is upon us! So, it's time to add some holiday flair to your home and business. Embrace the vibrant and unique spirit of a Jamaican Christmas whether you are at home or abroad. Forget the traditional red and green and vibe a tropical flair with colors, textures, and scents of the Caribbean. You will create a festive atmosphere that is unique and... Read More
Get ready to jingle those bells and feel di Christmas spirit inna di air! In the land of reggae rhythms and irie vibes, we're swapping traditional carols for a couple of Jamaican Christmas tunes that will have yuh singing and skankin' in no time.
Mek di Chris’mas Ketch Yuh in a Good Mood (Let Christmas Catch You in a Good Mood):
Jamaican Christmas means festive decorations and delicious meals. But we also have a rich tapestry of sayings, traditions, and superstitions that add unique flavors to the holiday season.
Jamaicans have nuff pride in, and love of, their world-renowned cuisine. Any excuse to feast is seized and savoured; Christmas time is no exception. From a culinary perspective, nothing says Christmas in Jamaica like fruitcake and sorrel.
Technology at our fingertips makes it easy to shop online and beat the holiday rush. Online shopping vastly expands our ability to treat ourselves and our loved ones to unique finds. But that is not the only option, and it certainly is not the one that most benefits Jamaica.