Comments on: Caribbean: Christmas Traditions http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:57:34 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jack http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/comment-page-1/#comment-1789398 jack Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:40:10 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/#comment-1789398 Parang, pastelles and all other things referred to as Spanish, are not. They are Venezuelan influences, coming from it's Amerindian and African population. The culture of Spain does not include these things. It's a common misconception that's made. Parang, pastelles and all other things referred to as Spanish, are not. They are Venezuelan influences, coming from it’s Amerindian and African population. The culture of Spain does not include these things. It’s a common misconception that’s made.

]]> By: christmas http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/comment-page-1/#comment-1608901 christmas Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:16:14 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/#comment-1608901 Family traditions abound during the Christmas season, and every family has a tradition that makes the holiday special. My site is about http://mydeco.com/christmas/decorations/ Family traditions abound during the Christmas season, and every family has a tradition that makes the holiday special.
My site is about http://mydeco.com/christmas/decorations/

]]> By: will http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/comment-page-1/#comment-1537154 will Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:54:49 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/#comment-1537154 does anyone know any thing about east timors chrissy celebrations does anyone know any thing about east timors chrissy celebrations

]]> By: Sonya Jackson http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/comment-page-1/#comment-1269749 Sonya Jackson Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:16:48 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/#comment-1269749 Jonkonnu is more of a slave Halloween celebration. How can one celebrate Christmas in late October? In American, cooner face is a common word used for Halloween mask which originated from this celebration. The celebration was simular to that of a minstral show which was a mockery of the struggle of my ancestors who where ensalved. Jonkonnu is more of a slave Halloween celebration. How can one celebrate Christmas in late October? In American, cooner face is a common word used for Halloween mask which originated from this celebration.

The celebration was simular to that of a minstral show which was a mockery of the struggle of my ancestors who where ensalved.

]]> By: abeni http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/comment-page-1/#comment-1241152 abeni Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:26:15 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/#comment-1241152 Oops, I meant shorter days and longer nights:) Oops, I meant shorter days and longer nights:)

]]> By: Esteban Agosto Reid http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/comment-page-1/#comment-1240396 Esteban Agosto Reid Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:21:06 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/12/23/a-look-at-christmas-in-the-caribbean/#comment-1240396 Interesting comparative piece on Christmas in the various Caribbean islands.Enjoyed reading it!Nonetheless,the spiritual, religious, and festive elements of the season is being undermined and eclipsed by the intense nature of commercialization and consumerism.In essence,Christmas today is about consumption,consumption and more consumption.The season has become excessively materialist in terms of the orgy of consumption with everyone trying to out do each other at the various malls and shopping centers,and when the New Year rolls around a considerable number of individuals are in financial trouble/deepwater as a consequence of frivolous and unnecessary spending.Hopefully,there will be a retreat from the excessive commercialization, and the festive, spiritual, and religious aspects of the season regaining its prominience. RESPECT and have a IRIE XMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Interesting comparative piece on Christmas in the various Caribbean islands.Enjoyed reading it!Nonetheless,the spiritual, religious, and festive elements of the season is being undermined and eclipsed by the intense nature of commercialization and consumerism.In essence,Christmas today is about consumption,consumption and more consumption.The season has become excessively materialist in terms of the orgy of consumption with everyone trying to out do each other at the various malls and shopping centers,and when the New Year rolls around a considerable number of individuals are in financial trouble/deepwater as a consequence of frivolous and unnecessary spending.Hopefully,there will be a retreat from the excessive commercialization, and the festive, spiritual, and religious aspects of the season regaining its prominience. RESPECT and have a IRIE XMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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