How do they celebrate Christmas in The Bahamas?

The Christmas holiday is celebrated in The Bahamas with many carnivals and festivals. We also have adopted many of the same traditions and customs of other countries. These include gift-giving, feasting and sending Christmas cards.



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Mid-December-mid-April The winter months are the country's busiest time of year, so many hotels and resorts (especially popular ones like Atlantis, Paradise Island) are booked solid months in advance.

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Visitors love taking a luxurious trip to these Caribbean islands around Christmas. The Bahamas weather in December is cooler and more comfortable than in summer, but there's much less rain and hours of sunshine as you sunbathe by the beaches and your pool.

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In December, January, and February, average temperatures in Nassau hover around 73? (22.7?) with highs reaching a comfortable 81? (27.2?). Winter is the dry season, with rainfall of two inches (50mm) per month.

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From spotting endangered seabirds to snorkelling with turtles and dolphins, there's a lot to delight wildlife lovers in this natural paradise. Throw in beach and jungle walks, world-class diving and year-round festivals, and you'll never be short of things to do.

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Christmas in the Bahamas is made even more special and memorable thanks to the annual Junkanoo Festival. This takes place on December 26 and doesn't stop until New Years' day. The Bahamas Junkanoo Festival is held in Nassau, and a few other locations also celebrate the festival.

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The British East India Company first spotted the island on Christmas Day in 1643, and the holiday became its namesake. After discovering valuable phosphate deposits, the British annexed the territory in 1888.

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December has warm weather and sunny skies, though it's a bit cooler in the Northern Islands. This is one of the busiest months in The Bahamas, so plan well in advance if you want to visit, especially around the festival season.

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The best time of year to visit is from December to May. Temperatures at this time are between 21 to 24 25°C (70-75 F), and the risk of tropical storms is low. Swimming year round is also possible however, because seawater temperatures usually stay above 25°C (80 F).

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“The Bahamas boasts tropical warm temperatures 365 days a year. Casual summer wear is perfect for your days in the sun but be sure to pack a light jacket or sweater for the cooler evenings from December to February which can dip to 72 degrees,” Duncombe advises.

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Exuma, The Bahamas Exuma is one of the best islands in The Bahamas for a vacation. Around Christmastime, you'll be able to see Bahamian Christmas traditions come alive in Exuma, including Junkanoo.

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