The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BOXING DAY CELEBRATION IN THE BAHAMAS

26 DECEMBER JUNKNOW ( JUN-KA-NOO' ) PARADES. VARIOUS GROUPS DRESS UP
IN VARIOUS COSTUMES MADE OUT OF PAPER AND DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF
THE GOAT SKIN DRUM AND BUGLE. THE CELEBRATION IS SIMILAR TO
MARDI GRAS. IT GOES FROM 4AM TO 9PM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): BOXING DAY

Date learned: 01-26-1972