Tag Archives: Christmas Tree

Three Kings; Wrap-Up; Water?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by suddenlystthomas

Today is “Three Kings Day,” or the Feast of Epiphany, in the Virgin Islands as well as in Puerto Rico and much of Latin America and the Caribbean; banks, federal offices, schools, and many businesses are shut. I gather it … Continue reading →

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Blame The Floors…

Posted on December 31, 2011 by suddenlystthomas

Over the past week I have started blog posts about: How we had conch five ways (Conch Fritters, Buttered Conch, Conch Creole, Curried Conch, and Callalou Soup with conch) for our Christmas Eve meal at my favorite Caribbean restaurant called … Continue reading →

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The Search For The Perfect Christmas Tree, Part 2

Posted on December 13, 2011 by suddenlystthomas

The first Saturday in December (82, sunny, stiff breeze – almost made me forget August), I was talking to a friend on the tennis courts (thwack) and asked about Christmas trees. When would they arrive on island and where should … Continue reading →

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The Search For The Perfect Christmas Tree, Part 1

Posted on December 11, 2011 by suddenlystthomas

A Century Tree sounded like a cool, island alternative to a regular imported fir tree. I had read somewhere that locals search for one in the wild, cut it down and decorate it – old school and exotic all at … Continue reading →

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