It took quite a while to figure this out. He was born in 1792. If you happen to go to the Bahamas today, you're in for a big treat. They hold junkanoo today. It is described as a kaleidoscope of sound and spectacle combining a bit of Mardi Gras, mummers parade and ancient African tribal rituals.
People parade in colorful costumes and make music and merry.
In Luxembourg, the tiny country wedged between Germany and Belgium, today is Blessing of the Wine Day. In Greiveldange, vintners march to the church, where a barrel of wine is blessed. This seems a very sensible thing to do on a cold winter's day. I suspect my friends and I will skip the blessing.