Despite the abhorrent nature of colonialism, the British introduced a few traditions that are still heartily observed throughout their former colonies in the Caribbean. And public holidays certainly fall within this cherished tradition.
Curiously, unlike Americans, the British evidently saw no need to glorify their holidays with patriotic or reverential titles like President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day or Thanksgiving Day. Instead, they just referred to almost all of them as Bank Holidays (no doubt in honor of Britain’s great mercantile heritage).
That’s why the “Whit Monday” holiday seems so puzzling. After all, it has a reverential provenance being, as described in Wikipedia:
The holiday celebrated the day after Pentocost – a movable feast in the Christian calendar, being dependent upon the date of Easter.
Nevertheless, throughout the Caribbean (in countries where it’s observed), Whit Monday has always been regarded as just another excuse to spend a working day at the beach. And, surrounded as we are by the most beatiful beaches in the world, who can blame us!
But I invite you to come join us in The Bahamas. Book now!
And, come join us in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Click here for one reason why you should…Book now!
Whit Monday, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands
Liz Coleman says
That beach looks unreal. I’m so jealous.
jennifer says
No fair Anthony
How am I supposed to concentrate on work now. LOL!!!
Political Teenager says
Are you on commission or something from the tourism boards? Those photos reminded me of how i cant wait for my summer holiday…
Anonymous says
ditto political teenager. i’ve been to been to one of those beaches in turks caicos that conde nast rated top in the world and it’s even more spectacular in person. you are blessed to have been born there alh.
Anonymous says
I agree. So, are you getting paid for getting us to book vacations to your island paradise? I thinking about going just to investigate more about you Mr ALH ipinions mystery man…Don’t worry I’m not a stalker;)
BTW: How come you have both Caicos and Bahamas listed? You can’t be from both places.