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21.06.2021 13:36:41
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Christmas is a special time across the Caribbean and Antigua and Barbuda’s celebrations are no exception. [links]
Steeped in traditions which are centuries old, Antigua and Barbuda’s festive activities for the Christmas holidays stem from the island’s European and African heritage. They include carol trees, highlanders, stilt-walkers, ‘John Bull’, long ghosts, ‘Jumpa-Ben’ and of course, lots of seasonal foods and drinks. here
Stew pork and yard fowl, not today’s turkey, were the meats of choice; the pork seasoned overnight and slow cooked over a low fire on a coal pot with “green paw paw” to soften, cloves for flavour, and cucumbers and other odds and ends “to sweeten it up”. Rice and pigeon peas, fried dumplings, plus “a slice of yam, a slice of sweet potato, a slice of green fig on the side” completed the menu. Auntie Esther and crew will be bringing back the tastes of the season at the Saturday 11th December Christmas fair; with local fare like bambula (cassava bread), maybe a ball of fungi with the stew pork, plain cake, Antiguan ice cream, and grease bread – with area bakers competing for the Prime Minister’s prize. [links]
“It’s always been in my head to bring it back,” Auntie Esther said. “It’s the old time Christmas…emphasizing the food.” The plan is to make it an annual thing. Between the carolers with flambeaus and seasonal cheer and various masqueraders, there was never a dull moment in the thick of the season back in the day. Liquor – Falernum, Rich Ruby (sorrel and ginger beer for those who favoured something softer) – flowed, and the simmering scents suffused every home. here
DISCOVER HOW ANTIGUANS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Auntie Esther, a cultural activist known for her cooking skills and community work, and the folks at King George V, the community and sporting centre at the entrance of Grays Green, are bringing back the ole time Antiguan Christmas this weekend.
Don’t forget to sample Auntie Esther’s “venedarlush” – a pork dish with the meat typically left to marinate for months, as much as a year. here
I saw that Creole Cruises was ranked #1 in things to do in Antigua but the boat looks kinda shabby.
You're right that there are lots of organized activities when you arrive on island. I can touch on a few, but it is really just what you're interested in. Some people like fully organized packages: pick you up, feed you, get you in the water, get you out of the water, and take you back to the cruise ship. Others like to explore on their own and keep it flexible. There is also a hybrid of the two.
Organized Stuff: There are several well run, organized outfits offering boat excursions. Eli's Eco Tour has a circum navigation option taking you around the island and also an Eco Tour option hitting the North Sound Islands. His lunch is included and a rum punch on the return. The company is a favorite amongst the tourism industry of the island and is very professional.