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Old Harbour Christmas tree lights up amidst low turnout

Article By: Old Harbour News
  • Dec 16, 2019 09:23 PM | Old Harbour Christmas tree lights up amidst low turnout , Lifestyle

Christmas tree in Old Harbour town centre. (Photo: Peter Simmonds/Mystic5 Multimedia Services)

Perhaps due to the public state of emergency, recent shooting in the town centre or the slowing of the micro economy, this year’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony was a bit low-keyed in terms of crowd support.

However, for those who showed up last night, witnessing the occasion was in no way less of a spectacle compared to other times.

Tree will stay lit until about January 2, 2020. 

The historic traditional event takes place across many Jamaican towns and cities, signalling the official start to the festive season.

The decades-old ritual is one many citizens and businesses anticipate as streets are kept abuzz throughout the night and into the wee hours of the morning. But not this time around as many locals stay away or pack up early once the excitement dissipated.

Here are a few photo highlights from Peter Simmonds/Mystic5 Multimedia Services.

 

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