CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADITIONS
This deep-red drink made from dried petals is a must-have for Christmas in Jamaica.
What is sorrel?
This board game is famous for causing family arguments.
What is Ludo?
Aloe Vera
What is “sinklebible”?
This Jamaican is the fastest man in the world.
Who is Usain Bolt?
What does your mother tell you if she wants something in her room?
Guh fi di ting in my room behind the ting on the ting
Many Jamaicans do this to their house before Christmas so it looks “fresh”
What is painting the house?
This playground game involves a long rope and serious footwork.
What is Chinese skip?
Pocket Knife
What is a ratchet?
This Jamaican woman is one of the fastest female sprinters ever.
Who is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce?
This food is made from cornmeal and often eaten with ackee.
What is dumpling?
This sweet bread packed with fruits is soaked in wine or rum and eaten at Christmas.
What is Christmas cake (black cake)?
Kids use bottle caps or marbles to play this old-school game.
What is marbles?
Burlap Bag
What is a crocus/crokus bag?
This small Caribbean island is famous worldwide for producing top sprinters.
What is Jamaica?
What is said when you see something nasty/gross?
What is “lawd”?
This loud activity on New Year’s Eve is done to “drive out bad spirits.”
What is throw clappas/making noise?
This game is played with an empty juice box.
What is dandy shandy?
Machete
What is a cutlass?
Chocolate milk was first made as medicine, but this ingredient made it popular.
What is cocoa?
This item is often used to fan fire when cooking outside.
What is cardboard / zinc?
On New Year’s Day, Jamaicans believe starting the year doing this brings good luck.
What is attend night service?
This game is PAINFUL and you cannot flinch away
What is “if macca hook yuh in yuh hand”?
Certificate
What is a cerfiticket?
This Jamaican sportsperson competed in both sprinting and bobsled training.
Who is Usain Bolt?
This phrase means “everything is okay.”
What is “Irie”?