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Come New Year and every country is busy celebrating this day in their own unique way. Jamaica has its own traditions and rituals to mark their new year. The New Year tradition in Jamaica is specially followed to bring good luck every New Year.
Like every other countries, the people in Jamaica throw festive parties accompanied by colorful fireworks shows. They join these New Year party celebrations and enjoy their night dancing and singing. There are some who prefer to stay away from these noisy parties and celebrate the New Year in their special way. They travel to a villa on the tranquil sea beaches and spend their New Year eve enjoying the cool breeze of the sea and listening to the sound of waves.
There are some popular New Year Traditions in Jamaica that are strictly followed by the people of the country. Masquerades and Parades are an integral art of New Year in Jamaica. "Johnkankus" parades and masquerades are an antique New Year tradition of Jamaica. During this festival, people dress themselves in bizarre costumes made of rags and tatters, picked up objects and second hand materials. The Jonkonnu members wear masks on their faces and there heads are covered with beautiful headdress made from animal parts.
Food is an integral part of the New Year traditions at Jamaica. The people of the country have Oyster Shells, Legumes and Smocked Salmons on the New Year eve. This food brings good luck to them.
Every New Year tradition in Jamaica has a special significance. The New Year eve’s party is accompanied by loud noise including the dissonance of sirens, church bells, party horns and firework lightings. The loud noises made during the new year’ eve is believed to drive away the evil spirit. The Jamaicans also believes that whatever they performed on the first day of the year would be reflected on the other days of the year.
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