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The national flag of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas consists of a black triangle situated at the hoist with three horizontal bands: aquamarine, gold and aquamarine. Adopted in 1973 to replace the British Blue Ensign defaced with the emblem of the Crown Colony of the Bahama Islands , it has been the flag of the Bahamas since the country gained ...
Civil Ensign of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands: A British Red Ensign with the Badge of the Bahamas islands. 1869–1904: Flag of the governor of the Bahamas Islands: A British Union Flag with the Badge of the Bahamas Islands. 1904–1923: Flag of the Crown Colony of the Bahamas Islands: A British Blue Ensign with the Badge of the ...
Christmas Day: Christmas season in the Bahamas sees many carnivals and festivals throughout the country. Customs have been adopted from other countries, as well, such as gift-giving, feasting, and sending Christmas cards. The holiday season starts with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Nassau's Pompey Square. [3] December 26: Boxing Day
The phrase "bah humbug" was made popular in 1843 because of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, would shout, "Bah humbug!" The main character, Ebenezer ...
Junkanoo is a festival that was originated during the period of African chattel slavery in British American colonies.It is practiced most notably in The Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize, and historically in North Carolina and Miami, where there are significant settlements of West Indian people during the post-emancipation era.
Learn about the history and meaning behind traditional Christmas colors: red, green, gold, white and purple. Experts explain their origins and significace.
Orders, decorations, and medals of the Bahamas (6 P) Pages in category "National symbols of the Bahamas" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
The wreath itself is a symbol, and each of the candles has its own distinct meaning for each of the four weeks prior to Christmas. Although traditions vary, the basic premise of the Advent wreath ...