Have you ever found yourself hoping to trade the frostbite and blizzards for Christmas in the Caribbean? We don’t blame you.\u00a0 Below we’ve listed some of our favorite holiday traditions and celebrations that are completely unique to the Caribbean islands!<\/p>\n
Make your way to the island’s capital city of Castries\u00a0in\u00a0December 13th to discover the Parade of Lanterns, dancing, and a grand finale of fireworks. Just as it sounds, this Festival of Lights is a celebration of light conquering dark<\/a>, honoring the Saint Lucia or “Saint Lucy” (the patron saint of light). The most recent addition to the festival, the Lantern Ritual, takes place at the harbor\u00a0where lanterns are placed in the water to symbolize the prayers and wishes of the year to come.<\/p>\n A white Christmas is just something the Caribbean has learned to live without, so we thought<\/a>. When Christmas-ing\u00a0in the Caymans, don’t miss the locals’ imitations of snow-covered lawns by covering them in powdery, white sand. Sounds like a pretty great alternative to us!<\/p>\n A tradition that has been taking place for 25 years and counting<\/a>, Antiguans head to Nelson’s Dockyard on Christmas morning for their annual Champagne Party. About 500 bottles of bubbly are popped for this extravaganza, with all proceeds given to charity.<\/p>\n There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than with a dazzling firework display. Jamaica’s Harbour Fest<\/a> is just that, live reggae performances and a wide array of craft vendors leading up to the main event.<\/p>\n3. Sand Yards, Cayman Islands<\/h3>\n
4. Nelson’s Dockyard Christmas Champagne Party, Antigua<\/h3>\n
5. Harbour Fest, Jamaica<\/h3>\n