A rich cultural experience is an alternative to the same old holiday routine, making December a wonderful time to visit St. Kitts.

A rich cultural experience is an alternative to the same old holiday routine, making December a wonderful time to visit St. Kitts.  There's nothing quite like Carnival in the islands and the St. Kitts' National Carnival is no exception.  In fact, most of the activities take place over Christmas week, which lends a special holiday spirit to Carnival and makes it truly unique. 

Things really get going between J'ouvert (often called Boxing Day) on December 26 and New Year's Day.  During this time, you can discover lively calypso competitions, culturally authentic masquerades, costumed parades, gravity-defying Moko-Jumbies (stilt-walkers) and Actors, the Carnival Queen competition and both impromptu and scheduled street jams.  Folkloric plays such as The Bull further highlight the island's rich traditions and folklore.  Plus, Carnival is a family affair on St. Kitts with plenty to delight both young and old.   Make your reservations NOW to share in this exquisite celebration that is a profound artistic expression of the Kittitian people's heritage and national pride.

Have you ever traveled to St. Kitts on your holiday during Carnival time?  Click on our St. Kitts Travel Guide page and comment or click on "Share Your Travel" to add Tips & Experiences. 

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