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Which is better, boiled or baked ham? A Trinidad and Tobago Christmas tradition explained

Why Trinis debate boiled vs baked ham every Christmas.

Every Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago brings familiar sights and scents. Houses glow with lights, parang fills the air and kitchens begin the long but joyful work of preparing the season’s most treasured dish. Ham remains the centrepiece of the Christmas table across the country. Families look forward to carving …

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New Year traditions in Trinidad and Tobago: A vibrant celebration of renewal and togetherness

A guide to New Year traditions in Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island Caribbean nation, boasts a rich cultural heritage marked by a blend of African, Indian, European, and indigenous influences. This diversity shines through in the way its people celebrate New Year’s traditions. From deeply spiritual practices to festive gatherings, the customs observed in Trinidad and Tobago …

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