What do The Bahamas do on Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve They graze over platters of meats and cheeses while casually sipping on glasses of red or white wine, not sleeping until every last present is wrapped (and every last drop of wine is gone), all while the children peacefully sleep with visions of Junkanoo dancers in their heads.



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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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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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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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12 Fun Facts About the Bahamas (Kid-Friendly!)
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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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“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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You should plan to spend around BS$249 ($251) per day on your vacation in the Bahamas, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, BS$56 ($56) on meals for one day and BS$39 ($39) on local transportation.

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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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Most days are warm enough to swim and snorkel. The first week in December is usually the nicest weather of the year -- not too hot and mostly sunny skies. Once in a while, a cold front reaches us that early, but not too often.

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Like most places, The Bahamas sees the lowest prices during its slower season, which lasts from about August to November. During this late-summer stretch, the weather is hot and rainy, hurricane season is in full swing, and families are focused on their back-to-school routines.

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For a family of four, the average Bahamas trip cost is about $630 per day. When taking the round-trip flights, hotel expenses, food, transportation, and entertainment into consideration, the total budget for a week's trip should be around $5500. The Bahamas has many tourist attractions that cater to a family with kids.

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If there's one beverage that's associated with The Bahamas, it's rum! After all, most of the world's rum is produced in the Caribbean and Latin America, and The Bahamas is no exception. In fact, many of the colorful stories that make up our country's history are associated with rum.

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Right up there with the stunning physical attributes of The Bahamas is the cuisine of the islands, which is diverse, delicious, and in some cases, daring. Some of the common items you'll find on your plate are shellfish, lobster, conch, crab, fish, fruits, potatoes, pigeon peas, rice, and pork.

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