61. Christmas Culture -- Sweden Sweden. Around Christmas time in Sweden, one of the biggest celebrationsis st. lucia’s Day on December 13th. The celebration comes http://www4.airnet.ne.jp/yasuharu/Calgary/christmas/why/cultures_sweden.html

Sweden Christmas Eve is also very important in Sweden. A meal made of pork, herring, lutfish (dried cod), brown beans and rice porridge is eaten. Presents are exchanged at this time as well. People often go to Church early on Christmas morning. Families sometimes have goats made of straw in the house to guard the Christmas Tree ! Straw is used as a decoration in homes, to remind them that Jesus was born in a manger. Christmas Tree decorations that are made of straw are also very popular. This page is based on http://www.whychristmas.com mail Last modified: Mon Sep 24 18:39:11 JST 2001

62. Musical Traditions Of St Lucia & Zoop Zoop Zoop These Creole vestiges of English culture are recalled with fond amusement, but thereis We went to st lucia in 1995 and heard, far too briefly, another Kwadril http://www.mustrad.org.uk/reviews/zoop.htm

Reviews of individual CDs, cassettes, books, etc ... All the information I have regarding contact details for record companies, distributors, etc, can be found on our Useful Addresses page. Please look there before contacting me - Ed. Musical Traditions of St Lucia Dances and Songs from a Caribbean Island - Various performers Smithsonian / Folkways CD SF40416 Zoop Zoop Zoop Traditional Music and Folklore of St Croix, St Thomas and St John - Various performers New World Records 80427 - 2 The commercial category 'World Music' may not have been intended as a liberal euphemism for 'foreign' music. Inevitably, perhaps, that is what it soon became, as if white English-speaking musicians were somehow not in the world. Fascination with the novel and alien has passed for cultural investigation for as long as some people have sought an alternative to whatever the commercial entertainment industry had to offer. But the point of 'a wider perspective on traditional music' is surely not to wallow in the exotic for its own sake, but to appreciate what popular musics around the world have in common. The latter approach - true eclecticism as opposed to culture collecting - has had some encouragement during the past two decades. This is not due to the self-conscious 'fusions' indulged in by bored musicians, but to the musical miscegenation that arises naturally out of historical reality; or rather, to the long overdue recognition of that process, and of the fact that any music that has ever been popular enough to become traditional is likely to be a product of it. 'Purism' has long been a term of abuse, mainly because it has been taken to denote excess, a purely relative matter of over-enthusiasm. Now it is increasingly acknowledged that concepts like 'pure' and 'authentic' have little useful application. It seems obvious, once uttered, that the notion of a 'true folk artist', reliably representative of his / her community alone, has been a nostalgic one, at least since the spread of the domestic phonograph and wireless.

63. Links:Small Enterprise Development Unit (SEDU) Saint Lucia Hotels, Dining out, Attractions, Special events Calendar, Watersports other sports,Weddings, Shopping and details about the History culture of st.lucia. http://www.sedustlucia.com/links/

Links SEDU Recommended Links The goal of Caribbean Agricultural Information Service (CAIS) is to provide access to timely, accurate, relevant and current agricultural information in order to assist users in: becoming more competitive better planning and management of their operations upgrading the quality of plant, products and services The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) , became operational on January 1, of 1996, and has been established by regional governments to assist Caribbean exporters and manufacturers increase their exports. We offer a wide variety of products and services, which are intended for the CARIFORUM (CARICOM Countries, Dominican Republic and Haiti) exporters, but they can also be accessed by any other customers. The Caribbean Community has three objectives: economic cooperation through the Caribbean Single Market and Economy coordination of foreign policy among the independent Member States: and common services and cooperation in functional matters such as health, education and culture, communications and industrial relations.

64. St. Lucia - St. Lucia Hotels - The Inn On The Bay Of St. Lucia - History France and England gained and lost this island 14 times before the final victory of England in 1814 .Category Society History By Region Caribbean Saint lucia...... firmly in British hands following the Napoleonic Wars, st. lucia became part of theWindward Islands, with the eradicate the influence of French culture on the http://www.saint-lucia.com/st-lucia-history.html

St. Lucia - The Inn On The Bay - Marigot Bay St. Lucia Hotels - St. Lucia Lodging Home Marigot Bay Rooms Rates ... Email St. Lucia History of St. Lucia History of St. Lucia St. Lucia's exquisite beauty and serenity belie a history marred by constant war and bloodshed. Even before the advent of the European conquest of the New World, St. Lucia had already been victimized by the ongoing struggle between bellicose Amerindian tribes for control of the island. The original settlers of the island migrated from the northeastern shores of the South American continent between 1000 and 500 B.C. These people were simple farmers and fishermen. Today, over 12 archaeological sites on the island bear witness to this ancient civilization. Remains of their culture consist primarily of domestic and ceremonial artifacts, ceramic objects and enigmatic cave drawings. By the ninth century A.D., the Carib Indians had begun to advance through the southern Caribbean islands. These fierce warriors also migrated from South America, but their rapid rise to supremacy was achieved in a relatively short time. When the first Europeans arrived, it was the Caribs who greeted them. These encounters were rarely amicable. Just which European discovered St. Lucia is still in question. Christopher Columbus has traditionally been given credit for the discovery, supposedly made during his fourth voyage in 1502, but recently uncovered evidence suggests otherwise.

65. Country Informations And Maps (Saint Lucia) and vacationing in st lucia in the Caribbean. Also country statistics. Saint luciaCreole World english/french Comprehensive info on creole culture, geography http://www.tuttinsieme.it/tutti/tut/caribbean/saintlucia/country.htm

Saint Lucia Country Saint Lucia One Stop St. Lucia Yellow Pages english /spanish/german/french - government, accommodations, business, holidays, airlines, shopping, art, culture, restaurants, entertainment and much more St Lucia online english - At St. Lucia Online, we bring tog ether two worlds: that of the internet with that of the fascinating Caribbean island of St. Lucia.We look 'inwards' in the sense that we keep close track of current events in St. Lucia, including the latest in news and sports, job vacancies, entertainment, obituaries, weather forecasts, satellite weather maps and community affairs St. Lucia Chamber Of Commerce english - Today, this organization boasts a broad based membership of 140 firms and continues to play an increasingly multi-faceted role. The Chamber realizes its role in promoting and sustaining a healthy political, economic and social environment, in which free enterprise and ethical business practice can flourish in harmony with the development of the entire St. Lucia community. St. Lucia Business

66. St. Lucia In the United states, many descendants of Scandinavian ancestry celebrate st. lucia'sday, and in a culture where Christmas traditions are heartily embraced http://www.whitington.com/write/alucia.htm

Write A New Holiday Article Featuring St. Lucia! by Mitchel Whitington It's December, and time to start working on those Christmas articles for next year, that is! Most periodicals have their Christmas deadlines set several months in advance, and many are making plans for their December issue during the sweltering summer months. With this in mind, Christmas is the perfect time to start writing those queries for next year's holiday articles. One problem that most Yuletide authors have is finding a fresh approach to the holiday. Themes from Christmas trees to Santa Clause have been examined from every conceivable angle. A fresh alternative has been slowly creeping into American culture, though, and to find out more about it only takes a glance across the ocean. In the early morning hours of December 13th, the small, rural house is dark. The parent's bedroom is silent. In the kitchen, though, there is a hushed, excited banter among the children of the house as the pastries are placed carefully on the trays, and the freshly-brewed coffee is poured into cups. The eldest daughter, costumed in a white gown with red sash, lights the ring of candles and carefully lifts it up to rest on her head. Her brother hands her the tray containing the goodies, and she leads the procession toward her parent's room. As they tiptoe down the hallway, the melodic song begins: Now the light is carried forth, proud on its crown, in every house, and every home, the song shall ring. It is the morning of St. Lucia's Day in Sweden. The event that is taking place in this home is being mirrored across many Scandinavian countries, and has been since Medieval times. Luciadagen, St. Lucia's Day, is a very important holiday that signals the beginning of the Christmas season. Traditionally, the eldest daughter in the home portrays St. Lucia and serves the elder members of the family coffee and pastries in bed to honor them. It is a time when Grandparents and other family members often crowd into the house to spend the night in preparation for the morning's celebration.

67. International Year For The Culture Of Peace of the Year for the culture of Peace. 10th December 1999. 'Peace Jingle' Competition.January 2000. Training and Information Seminar for the ASPnet in st. lucia. http://www.education.gov.lc/unesco/iycp.htm

68. * St Lucia - Island Information For St. Lucia - The St Lucia History of st. lucia st. lucia was first settled by Arawak Indians around 200AD, though by 800 their culture had been superseded by that of the Caribs. http://stluciaguide.com/info.htm

69. St. Lucia Natal South Africa Wetlands Guest House, Bed And Breakfast And Accommo Lake st. lucia! THE SONGS OF AFRICA BY LOCAL SCHOOLCHILDREN. The Mtubatuba PublicityAssociation has made it possible for visitors to enjoy the rich culture http://www.stluciawetlands.com/activities.htm

Accommodation, St. Lucia Natal South Africa St. Lucia St Lucia stlucia st.lucia South Africa Natal Accommodation Guest House Breakfast SEASONAL WHALE WATCHING May to November at R300 per person (to which R20 insurance is added) for approximately 2 hours. Whale sightings are guaranteed. If no sightings occur, then the amount of R280 will be reimbursed! During the 2001 season, out of 300 boat-based whale watching trips, only six of these trips were unsuccessful in observing whales. The whales pass KwaZulu-Natal on a migration route between the Antarctic and Northern Mozambique and Madagascar, where they breed. The majority of sightings in KwaZulu-Natal are of Humpbacks, which tend to be more spectacular and lively than the Southern Rights. According to world authority Eric Hoyt, the country is the fifth largest whale watching country in the world behind Taiwan, Iceland, Italy and Spain. SA has had an average annual increase of 112,5% between 94 and 98." Boat-based sightings recorded in St. Lucia for 2000 was 796. SEASONAL TURTLE WATCHING November to March at R300-00 per person.

70. Links.gif lucia’s unique nature, history and culture with st. lucia Heritage Tours. st.lucia One stop features current events, culture, media, chat, services etc. http://www.balenbouche.com/pages/links.htm

St. Lucia Tourist Board St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA) offers general info on St. Lucia and a comprehensive listing of accommodations with links to each property. www.heritagetoursstlucia.com Learn more about the St. Lucia Heritage Tourism Programme (SLHTP) www.stluciaheritage.com The opening of the Annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival is held every year at Balenbouche Estate The Carl and Marie Lawaetz Museum "Little La Grange" in St.Croix, USVI is the childhood home of Eric Lawaetz, the Danish-American entrepreneur who purchased Balenbouche estate in 1965. Interested in windsurfing? Then check out these great locations just 20 minutes away! Tornado Surf Center Mistral Surf Center in Vieux Fort is the perfect hang-out for windsurfers and beach lovers Villa Caribbean Dream Charming German/St. Lucian owned bed and breakfast in Vieux Fort. Wind surfing nearby. Mirage Beach Resort In Laborie, St. Lucia, offers 5 beachfront apartments. Romantic Eco-Inn in Dominica, the "nature island" of the Caribbean.

71. Peace Corps | Countries | Inter-America And The Caribbean | Eastern Caribbean | The topography of st. the Eastern Caribbean Islands all share the same Caribbean cultureconsisting of The majority of the people of Saint lucia are of African http://www.peacecorps.gov/countries/caribbean/culture.cfm

April 11, 2003 3:10 PM Geography and Climate The islands are geographically divided into "inner" and "outer" chains. The inner islands are volcanic in origin, and are characterized by rugged, mountainous terrain, heavy rainfall and lush vegetation. The high points of these islands are generally in the center, except for a few spectacular sheer slopes on some coastlines. High points of elevation vary from 1,000 to 5,000 feet. The outer islands have a coral limestone base and are relatively flat and less rainy than the inner islands. Dominica is the largest and most northerly of the Windward islands. It lies between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Its terrain is rugged and mountainous with considerable annual rainfall and extensive rainforest. St. Lucia is 27 miles long and 14 miles wide. It lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and is situated to the south of Martinique and the north of St. Vincent. It is a volcanic and mountainous island whose highest peak is Morne Gimie (3,145ft). Antigua's 108 square miles (280 sq. km) are mainly coral based and low lying, but the south is particularly fertile, with undulating hills of volcanic origin. The highest point (1,319 feet, 405 m) is at Boggy Peak. The coastline is deeply indented and provides many natural harbors.

72. UCLA Center For Language, Interaction, And Culture 'You spit in the air, it fall on your nose' Language Socializationand the Dynamics of Language Change in st. lucia, West Indies. . http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/clic/abstracts/abgarr.htm

CLIC Speaker Abstracts Paul B. Garrett (Human Development, CSU-Long Beach), December 3, 1999. "'You spit in the air, it fall on your nose': Language Socialization and the Dynamics of Language Change in St. Lucia, West Indies." Return to CLIC Speaker Series Contact the CLIC Webmaster

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74. DigitalJournal.com - Digital Culture For Creative Minds Can life get any easier? The former Caribbean haven for pirates, st. lucia, isnow a haven for sun and relaxationhungry travellers. Photo dpa Features. http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/?articleID=2161

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76. Bike St. Lucia - Our Trails and the current day high tech culture, whose aluminum Challenge from Tinker Juarezat Bike st. lucia's Jungle Biking™ Adventure Anse Mamin Trail Development http://www.bikestlucia.com/trails.html

Our Trails A Trail of Two Cultures Bede explains trail slope and adjustments to Baba. For those who've ridden our trails, they will know what I mean when I say we have some of the nicest (not necessarily easiest) riding trails you'll find anywhere from the novice level to the advanced Tinker's Trail. They run through jungle, up and down hills, and by centuries old ruins into the past by way of the present. Our trail research took us to the site of World Cup cross-country races and to well-respected recreational trails of varying skill levels throughout the US and Canada. We learned a lot about trails and how to get lost on them while at it. We quickly learned that we didn't like seemingly unnecessary trail hazards. We encountered vertically cut, sharply pointed roots in the middle of a narrow run poised to disembowel tire or rider. There were the low lying, head crunching 4 inch thick tree limbs lurking unseen around tight corners and trail signs at odds with trail maps and compass. We didn't care too much for the horse poop on the trails, either. But we also learned what we do like. We like the varying terrain that paced itself or allowed you to pace yourself. We like trails put in places that combine the joy of riding with the scenic beauty of the area. And we like the variety of trail choices available in many areas. I'm not always up to riding 12 miles uphill for the sheer joy of gutting it out in the noon day sun while nimbly avoiding equestrian droppings. But on the days that I do feel like it, I'd like to have the option.

77. Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica St. Lucia Alive! EBook to these four stunning islands. Delve into Dominica's rainforest andCarib Indian culture. Relax on romantic st.lucia. Shop, wine. http://www.ebooks.com/items/item-display.asp?IID=17738

78. Government Ministries culture Local Government Minister Hon. Menissa Rambally Permanent Secretary . 4th Floor, Block B, Castries Waterfront, Castries, st. lucia Tel (758) 452 http://www.un.int/stlucia/Govt.ministries.htm

GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES Ministry of Finance, International Financial Services, Prime Minister and Minister : Dr. the Hon. Kenny D. Anthony Cabinet Secretary : Mr. Anthony Severin 5th Floor, New Government Building, Castries Waterfront, Castries, St. Lucia Tel: (758) 453-7880 Fax: (758) 453-7352 E-mail: pmoffice@candw.lc Permanent Secretary/Ministry of the Public Service : Mr.Wilbert King 2nd Floor, New Government Building, Castries Waterfront, Castries, St. Lucia Tel: (758) 452-3201 Fax: (758) 453-1305 E-mail: minpet@candw.lc Dr.Bernard LaCorbiniere 3rd Floor, New Government Building, Castries Waterfront, Castries, St. Lucia Tel: (758) 468-3814 Fax: (758) 451-6958 E-mail: estmpde@candw.lc Director of Finance : Laborie Street, Castries, St. Lucia Tel: (758) 452-5315 Fax: (758) 454-7752 Minister: : Hon. Dr. Walter Francois Tel: (758) 468-4401 Permanent Secretary : Mrs. Alison King-Joseph Tel: (758) 468-4419 Greaham Louisy Administrative Building, Waterfront, Castries, St. Lucia

79. St. Lucia Travel And Vacation Guide With Maps From Caribbean-On-Line stunning Caribbean islands. Delve into Dominica's rain forest and CaribIndian culture. Relax on romantic st. lucia. Whatever you're http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/sl/

Read Reviews for St. Lucia Hotels at TripAdvisor Car Rental Dining ... Caribmart.com Island... Anguilla Aruba The Bahamas Barbados British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Jamaica Puerto Rico St. Barts St. Croix St. John St. Lucia St. Martin St. Thomas Forum... General Caribbean Anguilla Aruba The Bahamas Barbados British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Jamaica Puerto Rico St. Barts St. Lucia St. Martin US Virgin Islands Travel US Virgin Islands News Hurricanes St. Lucia special offers for Car Rentals Dining Dive Shops and Shopping . Or, check out our new Special Offers page for a complete list of offers in St. Lucia. Our Travel Forum exclusively for St. Lucia is a great place for honest travel info! Check it out and make a post - no need to register! The second largest of the Caribbean's Windward Islands, St. Lucia has drawn more and more tourists each year to enjoy its lush natural resources. The island's sandy white beaches sit beside dense emerald forests, while tropical jungle flowers adorn the banks of breathtaking waterfalls. St. Lucia offers not only dramatic countryside and pristine beaches, but also world-class diving, all-inclusive resorts and international cuisine . For vacationing shoppers

80. Saint Lucia, Creole World Links, photos, and information on the Creole culture, geography, history, economy, and tourism of Saint lucia, including a primer on the Creole language. http://www.blackorama.com/

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