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Jamaica Easter holidays
Easter in Jamaica is one of the biggest holidays of the year. With Good Friday and Easter Monday both being public holidays, this allows family and friends to meet up and celebrate Easter together. Similar to the Christmas holidays, Easter holidays are associated in Jamaica with food, family, friends and religion. Many Jamaicans typically start their 40 days of lent after Ash Wednesday, abstaining from indulgences like alcohol and meat. Resulting in lots of fish being eaten during the Easter holidays.
Easter holiday to Jamaica
Easter traditions in Jamaica
Easter is a significant part of Jamaican culture, holding important links to its history. Like every other country, Jamaica has its own set of unique traditions that are celebrated over the Easter holidays. One tradition that has evolved, making its way over from England but now has become a staple. The Bun and cheese, or similarly known as a hot cross bun in the UK- but with a Caribbean twist.
Another favourite tradition that is popular among the rural communities is egg setting. Now, traditionally you would associate eggs with the chocolate Easter egg hunt. But this is slightly different. Setting your egg into a glass of water on Good Friday before sunrise and depending on how your egg white takes shape in the water will reveal things about your near future.
Best places to celebrate Easter in Jamaica
Jamaica’s most flamboyant cultural celebration takes place on Easter Sunday in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. This week-long Carnival has been a growing tradition for the last 21 years, starting back in 1990. The Carnival that also goes by the name of Bacchanal, is intensely packed with Caribbean music, including reggae, calypso and soca. An abundance of parties and activities going on throughout the week, including the second to last day of the Carnival where the children have their parade, dressing up in colourful costumes and marching down the streets. The Bacchanal festival is a must-see event that occurs in Jamaica annually, giving you a real insight into their culture.
Best hotels to celebrate Easter in Jamaica
Strawberry Hill Jamaica Luxury Resort, set high in Jamaica’s sublime Blue Mountains. A perfect Easter getaway retreat suitable for all the family. Especially if you are looking to escape the lively festivals and events that occur during the Easter holidays. You can Explore the fully-equipped spa or marvel over the jaw-dropping views of Kingston from the infinity pool. This idyllic spot hosts a few Easter events themselves. On Good Friday, they fire up the BBQ in the courtyard, making Jamaican inspired dishes. Sunday, they host an Easter Brunch where the children can partake in an Easter egg hunt and enjoy some face painting. For the adults, there is Live local music and delicious food to get stuck in to.