Topic: Christmas in Cayman
Caribbean Christmas Pumpkin
For anyone looking for a festive dinner with a difference, or who wants to impress vegetarian guests, try this meat-free Christmas recipe from Chef Sara Mair-Doak.
Celebrate Cayman Christmas traditions
From dazzling tree lighting ceremonies to holiday carolling to sparkling lights displays, Christmas is always a special time of year in Cayman, with many time-honoured traditions and festivities.
Christmas in Cayman: A sparkling time to mark the season
Driving around to view holiday lights and magical displays is a long-held tradition in Cayman as friends and family get together to take in the sights and sounds of
Become a Santa for Seniors with Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is encouraging the community to help make spirits bright for seniors during the holiday season.
Christmas camps for kids
For children the Christmas holidays are a time of excitement, anticipation and a much-needed break from school. They can also be a time to take advantage of the variety of camps available on island.
A sparkling holiday season
In Cayman, Christmas is always done up big – and bright. From elaborate lighting displays and spectacular fireworks to homes draped in dazzling decorations, the holiday season sparkles on-island.
In photos: Cayman’s Christmas displays
Cayman never fails to impress when it comes to dazzling decorations during the festive season, and this year is no exception.
A Cayman Christmas wonderland
From dazzling tree lighting ceremonies and holiday craft markets to festive fireworks and visits from Jolly Old St. Nick, Christmas is a magical time of year in the Cayman Islands.
How to keep the flame aglow all season long
There is actually a proper way to burn a candle. And there are ways to make them last longer. Here are some tips to help keep the flame aglow.
Twinkle, twinkle, Christmas stars
Just as people flock to the ice rink at Rockefeller Center each year, so Grand Cayman residents tour gardens and public venues that sparkle and shimmer with thousands of Christmas lights.
Something to mull over: The history of mulled wine
The mixture of citrus, cloves and cinnamon is unmistakable, and you don’t have to be Martha Stewart to produce delicious batches of the stuff. But where did mulled wine come from, and how did it begin?
Old Cayman Christmas memories
There is an Old Cayman Facebook group that regularly posts a treasure trove of pictures and memories from days gone by. We reached out to members of the group to ask them what they remembered about Christmas in Cayman when they were young.
Cayman Christmas stamps through the years
The Cayman Islands Postal Service annually releases new sets of Christmas stamps. Designs over the years have included biblical scenes, Cayman traditions, and Santa Claus.
Sorrel: A taste of Caribbean Christmas
Sorrel is as much a part of the traditional Cayman Christmas as sand yards and heavy cake.
Christmas beef: A Caymanian tradition
A traditional Cayman Christmas spread would not be complete without Christmas beef. In days gone by, with beef being so expensive, Christmas was the only time many would indulge in this treat.
Christmas dinner: To cook, or not to cook
A wonderful, home-cooked meal is a joy – and effortless for some – but for those who think of their oven as a storage cupboard, there are alternatives.
Alternative gifting: Out-of-the-box local gifts
We all have that certain someone on our gift list who just wouldn’t be happy with a traditional Christmas present. So, if socks and ties just won’t suffice, think outside of the box this year, while still supporting local businesses.
Bringing Christmas trees to Cayman
Wonderland Christmas Trees is the company that brings in Christmas trees to Cayman annually.
Hosting a holiday party, minus the stress
Preparing for a holiday bash does not have to be a nightmare if you can enlist help for some of the busy work and outsource some of the key elements. Consider the following ideas for bringing friends and family together this year without having to micromanage either your budget or the logistical details.
Holiday photography: tips for your smartphone
The holiday season is full of memorable moments you’ll want to capture. These smartphone tips from photographer Heather Holt will help you make memories you’ll want to share with friends and family, and maybe even print.
Reasons to be grateful this Christmas in Cayman
As we celebrate the most joyous time of the year, here are 12 reasons to celebrate and be grateful this festive season in the Cayman Islands.
Governor Martyn Roper reflects on Christmas traditions
Governor Martyn Roper reflects on the holiday season and shares his favourite Christmas food, carol and resolutions for the new year in Cayman.
A Caymankind Christmas
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic creating hardships for many, it makes Christmas especially challenging. As we head into the holidays, there’s no better time to embrace the spirit of ‘Caymankind’. Acts of kindness, big and small, can make a positive difference in people’s lives.
An old-fashioned white (sand) Christmas
In days gone by, Caymanians created their very own winter wonderland – a glistening white sand yard.
Serving up Caymanian side dishes
For anyone cooking up a Caymanian Christmas spread this year, what should you serve alongside your Christmas beef or stewed turtle?
Support the Cayman community with locally made gifts
There’s nothing quite like the charm of a locally-made gift, both in its uniqueness and in the benefits to local artisans through community support....
Behind the scenes of Cayman’s holiday favourites
Christmas in Cayman is always a special time of year, with many time-honoured traditions and festivities. Two holiday favourites are the spectacular Christmas tree in Camana Bay and the Enchanted Christmas Store by Celebrations.
Oh Christmas tree: Tips to make yours magical
For many, the marker of the festive season is picking up a real Christmas tree, or unboxing a loyal faux version, and decking its branches. But how to do it with style? Christmas connoisseurs Celebrations gave us eight tips on how to make your tree light up the room this festive season.
Spotting Santa this Christmas
It’s that time of year again - when Old Saint Nick pops up island-wide to bring cheer to kids and those young at heart.
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Holiday happenings
Christmas in Cayman is a wonderland of sights, sounds and special events designed to make spirits bright. Here are some holiday happenings to help celebrate the joys of the season.
Dine out this Christmas
For those who want to relax and stay out of the kitchen this Christmas, why not take advantage of one of the many Christmas meal options available at restaurants island-wide.
Sorrel drink recipe
This is an old-time Christmastime drink in Cayman that came from Jamaica. Some claim it helps fight the flu and cures fevers too.
Online family fun for Christmas
With many forced to be apart from friends and family this Christmas, celebrations will turn virtual. Try one of these games while sharing Christmas dinner via webcam.
Santa sightings
Santa has already made appearances island-wide but there are still more chances to see jolly old St. Nick. Add these options to your diary.
Giving back
It’s meant to be a joyful time of year full of cheer and abundance, but Christmas can also magnify what is lacking.
New Year’s Day Junkanoo
Early in the morning on New Year’s Day, Caymanians in Bodden Town in years gone by celebrated Junkanoo as they prepared for the New Year’s Day Garden Party at the Manse.
Festive tipples
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for socialising and making merry. If you are having friends and family round to your abode to share in some Christmas cheer, you might want to elevate your mixology skills.
Puppy love at Christmas
A group of lucky pups, dogs and kittens were bound for Canada this week to join their ‘fur-ever’ homes for Christmas.
Christmas Calendar
Cayman’s Christmas calendar is a whirlwind of events and festivities designed for the young and young-at-heart. From concerts and craft markets to festive charity runs, the holiday season is always a highly anticipated time of year. After challenging times, the holidays offer a welcome reprieve for families to celebrate and focus on the joy of the season.
Traditions of Christmas past
Christmas in Cayman is always a special time of year, filled with togetherness and festive merriment.
Let it glow
Christmas lights up on-island, with homes and tropical gardens decked out from top-to-bottom in sparkling holiday attire.
Christmas in the time of COVID-19
The people of the Cayman Islands face a Christmas like never before. As the COVID-19 restrictions mean limited travel for both residents and visitors, the usual international trips for the festive season have been severely curtailed.
