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Dr Rita Pemberton Although it bears the name of a district in East Scotland, which is the land area adjoining the river Spey and was famous for its whisky distilleries, Speyside in Tobago does not reflect any of the traits of its Scottish namesake. However, the Scottish presence in the area is reflected in the
Tobago s Boxing Day culture
DR RITA PEMBERTON
Christmas celebrations in Tobago traditionally spill over into Boxing Day. All businesses except parlours, remained closed on Boxing Day, which was an opportune time for visiting relatives and friends. Those homes in which the doors were closed on Christmas Day because of the sticky floors and/or furniture, or because their decorations were incomplete or the smell of wet paint was overpowering, opened their doors to visitors. The carollers and choirs continued to share the Christmas spirit and they were joined by groups of music makers who paraded through the villages playing music with their guitars, banjos and other instruments.