While you celebrate this year, here are some environmentally friendly practices for householders. Furniture and Household Items Many furniture and household items can be recycled …
There are a number of Public beaches islandwide. Below are some that are operated by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). Dunn’s River Falls – St. …
During the Christmas holidays, families sometimes take the opportunity to visit various locations across the island, such as national parks, heritage sites and beaches . …
In Jamaica, folk customs and beliefs have formed part of the overall value system and practices for centuries. Jamaican Christmas celebrations also have a set …
A “must have” for Christmas is fruit cake. Many persons start ‘soaking’ the fruits – prunes, cherries, raisins and currants – months in advance. In …
Christmas is the season of spreading good cheer, of spending time with family and of sharing, caring and giving. In the spirit of the season, …
As you prepare for your dinner on Christmas Day, here are some food safety tips. When purchasing groceries, check the expiry dates carefully. Inspect …
A large part of the Jamaican Christmas is the wide variety of sumptuous foods that is usually available. However, due to dietary restrictions some persons …
Jamaicans use both modern and traditional cooking methods and/or utensils to prepare the Christmas dinner. A few are described here. Coal Stove: This is a …
For many Jamaicans, gungo peas are an essential part of the Christmas Day menu. Gungo peas are the desired peas for the traditional rice and …
During the Christmas season in Jamaica, various groups participate in the giving of gifts and organising of treats for the more vulnerable groups in communities …
Over the festive season, the commercial department of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is offering a special service to private persons to dispose …
For many children, buying balloons was an annual undertaking at Christmas time at small community shops. Shop keepers would mount a packet of over a …
In Jamaica, seasonal flowers, such as the bright red poinsettia, are used as Christmas decorations. The flower is associated with good cheer, success, and celebration, …
Christmas carols bring their own flavour to the season. Over the years, many local artistes have recorded carols. Some are traditional lyrics remixed against the …
The National Pantomime has been in existence since 1941, having premiered on Boxing Day (December 26) at the Ward Theatre. The Pantomime usually opens from …
Steeped/drawn, boiled or blended are some of the common methods of making sorrel. It is an essential drink at Christmas time for many Jamaicans who would feel cheated if they did not have any sorrel during the season. Many persons have their own recipe and method of making sorrel. Do you have a special recipe?
Jamaica is reputed to produce the finest quality ginger in the world. It is used mainly to flavour puddings, cakes, sweets, the sorrel drink, and to make tea and ginger beer.
Are you familiar with Genie floor polish, coconut brush, and white lime? These were essential items used by Jamaicans in the past to ‘clean up’ …
Grand Market popularly referred to as “Gran’ Market” is one of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season. It is held in all major …
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