Category Holiday

Christmas ‘Miracle’ in the Virgin Islands – My Favorite Things – #2

MY #2 Favorite Thing - Miracle on Main Street - Christmas in the Virgin Islands

They got Miracle on 34th Street in the states. We got Miracle on Main Street in the islands. And trust me, ours is WAY BETTER. No jackets, gloves, scarves, long johns, or boots required. Unless of course you want to…

Christmas ‘Parties’ in the Virgin Islands – My Favorite Things – #1

Christmas Parties in the Virgin Islands

Here is my first post in my December series – Christmas in the VI. Don’t forget to come back each week in December as I share my top 3 favorite things from spending Christmas in the Virgin Islands. Be forewarned,…

Christmas in the Virgin Islands – Memories

Christmas Virgin Islands Style

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know. Where the palm trees glisten and the children listen to hear, sleigh bells in the sand. Yes, the sand, sand. That’s the holiday season for an…

Holiday Season 2018 – Skipping Thanksgiving

Skipping Thanksgiving 2018

I went to my mother’s favorite store (the big blue one) the other day and as we walked to the store, what do I see but a big Christmas tree in the parking lot. The poles in front of the…

Happy Emancipation Day and Independence Day!!

This week’s post is coming out one day early, so that I can say to my IGC Family: Happy Emancipation Day!! Happy Emancipation Day in the Virgin Islands Typically, in the Virgin Islands, in addition to celebrating the 4th of…