This week brought news that the century-old tradition of Christmas morning in Queen’s Park, which many Bajans look forward to, is on this year. Last week, we also learned that the curfew will be lifted on December 24, Christmas Eve, allowing worshippers to attend Midnight Mas’ and 5 a.m. Christmas morning service.Days after that announcement, Government met with the entertainment sector and agreed to lift the ban to allow parties and fetes to be staged under strict COVID-19 protocols.So while the Delta variant has caused our numbers to soar in recent times, and with eyes on the Omicron variant which is causing havoc worldwide, Bajans still feel the need to hold dear to many of their Christmas traditions. At least Government’s concessions suggest they do.For the Christian-minded, Christmastime must include a time for worship and acknowledging the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. For others, Christmastime must include drinking “a rum and a punch a crema”, liming or partying
Beautiful music echoed throughout Trents, St James on Monday evening for the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) Christmas Caravan.
This was the second installation of the Christmas initiative being held under the title “Christmas Caravan
Imagine not seeing your family for a Christmas in 34 years. But thanks to Starcom’s Home For The Holidays promotion this year, Fedelis Fergusson will be spending the season with her family after a long journey from Toronto, Canada. The journey ended on Tuesday afternoon with a tinge of sadness, however, for the 62-year-old because her luggage did not follow her as expected. But that did not dampen her excitement …
Minister Adrian Forde (second right) joins the Voices for Lupus Choir to spread Christmas cheer to residents.
Residents of Graeme Hall Park, Christ Church braved the light showers to immerse themselves in the spirit and joy of Christmas carolling yesterday.
The neighbourhood watch and Graeme Hall Park Residents Association held its annual
Deck The Halls, community carolling event. Bringing some Christmas cheer to residents during the pandemic, the motorcade was led by Minister of Environment and National Beautification, and Christ Church West Central representative, Adrian Forde.
Bajan Christmas carols such as The Things of Christmas and This Christmas Feeling echoed throughout the district. Amid the evening s drizzles, families came outside to greet carollers and dance along to the tunes.