Jamaica – Christmas revelry over the Centuries

Celebrating Christmas with music and dance has been a Jamaican tradition for centuries. Dr. Joy Lumsden has provided several accounts of this very special tradition with recollections from Eddie Long’s ‘History of Jamaica 1774, Thomas Thistlewood’s diary 1750 to 1786 and Lady Nugent’s 1804 diary. Join us as we explore the history and evolution of the revelries At Christmas. You will be amazed at what has passed down through the ages. The Labrish continues in the Backyard.