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Christmas amid the tropics and the festive cuisine of the Caribbean - from scotch bonnet and Jamaican patties to curried oxtail and more

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Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday in Jamaica, where both the young and old join in with the country's non-stop celebrations and unique traditions.

Although there's no snow on the island, locals still love to hang up twinkling lights, exchange gifts and blast out reggae versions of Christmas classics such as 'Silent Night' and 'Jingle Bells'.

Santa Claus is also at the forefront of many parties and ongoing events, including 'Jonkanoo' - a colourful masquerade parade where people adorn whacky and wonderful costumes ranging from cows, policemen, devils and more.

There's even a 'Gran' Market' - similar to the ones we have in the UK - which sells everything from weird trinkets to festive decor, arts and crafts, firecrackers, toys and

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