Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Jamaica are vibrant, family-centred, and full of rich cultural traditions, mouthwatering food, and nonstop festivities. But as much of the island grapples with the devastation from Hurricane Melissa, conversations surrounding Christmas celebrations have risen to centre.
While some believe the need to celebrate life and spread joy are even more relevant post-Melissa, others are calling for Christmas to be cancelled, highlighting that now is not the time for excessive spending and over-the-top parties.
“I encourage Jamaicans not devastated by Melissa fi turn down the material aspects of Christmas celebrations. It would be so wonderful if that aspect is muted. Let’s make it a caring and sharing Christmas,” was the post made by Clyde Williams that ignited the conversation on social media.
While some subscribed to Williams’ school of
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