30 Ways to Have the Best Christmas Ever, Anywhere in the World

Castries, St. Lucia

December 13th marks the feast day of St. Lucy which is the start of the Christmas season in many countries.

On the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia this day is extra special as Lucy is their patron saint and it is their “National Day”. Islanders welcome the holiday spirit with parades, cultural and sporting events and a lantern festival.

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