People in the Bahamas celebrate their holidays with traditional festivities and different cultural events, usually held in popular beaches and resorts.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day in The Bahamas is celebrated on their exotic beaches or parties in resorts with traditional food dinners.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday
This is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Christ.
Monday, 25 April 2011: Easter Monday
This is a religious Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Christ.
Friday, 3 June 2011: Labour Day
This day is celebrated internationally in honor of the works done by the country laborers for their country.
Monday, 13 June 2011: Whit Monday
Whit Monday celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Christ.
Sunday, 10 July 2011: Independence Day
Monday, 11 July 2011: Independence Day
This day celebrates when the Bahamas became a nation in 1973.
Monday, 1 August 2011: Emancipation Day
This day celebrates the emancipation of African slavery. This day is usually celebrated with parades and festivities like a carnival.
Friday, 14 October 2011: Discovery Day
This day celebrates the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
Monday, 26 December 2011: Christmas Day
This is a religious Christian holiday that celebrates the Birth of Christ.
Monday, 26 Monday 2011: Boxing Day
Boxing day marks the day of giving to the less fortunate. People donate and offer gifts to other people.
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