It is a time of visiting with friends and family. Pumpkin soup is traditionally shared to celebrate the end of slavery. December 25, Christmas houses are repainted and trunks of trees are whitewashed. Families attend church services and midnight supper, then children play in the moonlight. Sports and Games Soccer is played year round.
Boys use anything round or oval for a soccer ball.
Kites are popular, especially at Easter time. Children play many versions of Hide and Seek. Typical Foods Rice, beans, corn, coffee, bananas. Cook the pork in the water with the thyme and bay leaf for 30 minutes. Add pumpkin, salt and pepper, and cook for 15-20 minutes, then sieve.