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Dec 29,
2011
When
I first mentioned my decision to visit the islands of Grenada for Christmas,
everyone was rather surprised. They made comments like "there would be no
snow," or "where will you find a mistletoe?" I listened to all
of their remarks, but I was determined to experience Christmas in Grenada,
Carriacou and Petite Martinique, so I booked my flight.
From
the moment I arrived at the airport, I knew my decision was the right one. All
of the passengers were greeted with the sweet sound of a steel band music playing
Christmas songs. In addition, slices of delicious fruit cake and a choice of
sorrel drink or spicy rum punch were served. Since it was somewhat early in the
day, I chose the sorrel, and what a surprise I got. It was like cranberry
without the bitterness, an absolute taste of heaven.
After
this, I got really excited to see what Christmas on the islands was really all
about. My Grenadian friend decided that we should go to Carriacou to experience
the Parang Festival. The performers used mainly stringed instruments and
expressed lyrics that made the crowd roar with laughter. The topics were based
on past and current events happening on the island. It was quite an experience.
As
Christmas drew nearer, we went serenading through the villages. We sang
Christmas carols and local Christmas hymns. Everyone loved it and graced us
with hot cocoa tea, salted ham, and what everyone referred to as "bully
bakes."
So
although there was no mistletoe and no snowman, I got a taste of that heavenly
sorrel drink, fruit cake, salted ham, bully bakes, parang music, and local
serenading. I wouldn’t have traded that experience for the world. Island people
really do know how to have a great time.
Source:
grenadagrenadines.com
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