CHAT YUH MIND what does Christmas and Santa Claus means to Jamaican people

CHAT YUH MIND what does Christmas and Santa Claus means to Jamaican people

Christmas dinner is a big event that brings family and friends together to celebrate and feast. Roast turkey is notably absent from  Christmas twist, being made with pigeon peas instead of red kidney beans.

1. Buying furniture – whether needed or not, some Jamaicans insist on getting new furniture to spruce up their homes and toast the 
2. Spring cleaning – The Jamaican version takes place during Christmas week, when householders go through every ‘crevice and corner’, rooting out all the unnecessary possessions that have accumulated during the year. In December, the garbage trucks run more frequently for this reason.
3. House painting – If we don’t freshen the exterior and interior of our homes at any other time, this gets done during the festive season 
4. Walking the plazas – Leading up the Christmas Eve, even if we have no money to spend, persons young and old can be found ‘walking  haggling over the best price.
5. Grand Market – All major towns across the island have their variation of ‘Grand Market’ on Christmas Eve. This lasts all day and night 
6. Carol Services – These start from early December and are hosted by churches, schools and businesses. If you’re not a regular churchgoer, a carol service will bring to mind all your musical favourites and help you remember the reason for the Christmas celebration.
7. Family & Friends Reunion – Many people have their reunion in December and each family has the task of bringing a particular dish for 
8. Jonkanoo –