Bahamas Christmas

Christmas in Bahamas, celebration of freedom

Christmas in Bahamas is also about celebration of freedom. It is believed that the chief of an African tribe John Canoe demanded that slaves of the tribe be allowed to celebrate Christmas their own people. He got his people the right of celebration even in slavery

Junkanoo, Christmas celebration in Bahamas

Bahamas Christmas is not complete without Junkanoo celebration. The festival started sometime in the 16th or 17th century when slaves were given a special holiday on the Christmas Day. The tradition continues to this day and people take a lot of pride in celebrating the festival in their own way

Highlights of Celebration

From its humble beginning of Junkanoo celebration with dance, music and costume, it has become a grand Christmas Carnival over the centuries. People celebrate with African music and dance. The biggest draw of the carnival is a costume parade. People participate in the parade dressed in different types of colorful costumes.

Junkanoo, a major tourist attraction

Junkanoo has become a major tourist attraction in Bahamas during Christmas. Natives are welcoming to foreigners. One can participate in parade and revelry with the natives. It is an interesting way of celebrating the festival