Christmas Cards: Historically, the only cards available were from the colonial countries that controlled the Caribbean, such as Spain, England, Europe, and the United States.

1. bareboat charter Caribbean
Christmas and New Years is the time of year for families and
friends to be together, and what better way is there to spend it
than on a Caribbean bareboat charter? Yuletide in the
Caribbean is hardly the traditional Christmas card scenery. Sun-
bathed palm trees, turquoise seas and dazzling white or lava
black sand beaches are the view which will greet families this
time of year. It may not be visions of sugar plums dancing in
your head, but few things conjure up idyllic visions as clearly as
the thought of a Caribbean bareboat charter. Isolated beaches,
romantic moonlit evenings, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving,
walks, hikes, island explorations and island night life are but a
handful of the possibilities available when you choose a
bareboat sailing charter in the Caribbean. With winter
temperatures averaging 79-81F, you are sure to have a happy,
sunny holiday. Life is always laid back in the Caribbean, but no
one ever needs an excuse for a party. The islands are well
known for their colorful celebrations, but the one big party that
extends essentially from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
is especially lively and joyous.
Each of the islands has its own traditions and ways of
celebrating the holiday season that reflect the local culture, and
yet, there are some activities that are common to the tropical
paradise known as the Caribbean including exchanging greeting
cards; decorating homes with fun paint colors and new colorful
window coverings; gift-giving; various types of "Christmas
trees" that are decorated with ribbons, ornaments and colored
lights; family feasts; church celebrations, and of course lots of

2. awesome music, dancing and parades. Some of the common
customs for celebrating Christmas in the Caribbean are as
follows:
bareboat charter Caribbean
Christmas Cards: Historically, the only cards available were
from the colonial countries that controlled the Caribbean, such
as Spain, England, Europe, and the United States. The cards
mirrored what was happening in those countries. Therefore, it
was typical to have cards wishing people a, "white Christmas" -
an experience completely foreign to the Caribbean. Today,
cards are often handmade, have a Caribbean flavor to them,
and reflect the reality of the islands. They are sent to each
other, as well as to family and friends around the world.
Gift Giving: Even in the Caribbean, Santa is still a worldwide
magical symbol of gift giving and an anticipated visitor of
children. He enters the house down the chimney, down the
wall, or through a keyhole when the children are sleeping. Gifts
are left in stockings or under the bed sheets.
Redecorating the Home: Throughout the islands, it is traditional
to give the house a thorough cleaning. If affordable, the house
may be painted inside and out. New curtains are often put up
and furniture is often polished or varnished, or a new piece of
furniture might be purchased for the holidays.
Radio, Television and Telephones: If you are on a bareboat
charter during the holidays, you will hear radio stations playing
a variety of Christmas music. In the past, Christmas radio

3. programs were based on telephone greetings recorded and
packaged as a program, or even aired live on Christmas Day.
Caribbean television airs many Christmas spectaculars, as well
as some aired from abroad. Since technology has made it
possible to stay connected, telephone calls are made
throughout the Caribbean as well as international calls to and
from the United States, Canada, Britain and Europe.