Informative Essay On Jamaica
Jonathan Nguyen
FN 228
February 27,2015
History of Jamaica
Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea and is part of the Greater Antilles, which is a chain of 4 islands that form the northern boundary of the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is also the 3rd largest out of the 4 islands (Mordecai 1). Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot in Jamaica. He arrived in 1494 and named the island “Santiago” (Culture of Jamaica). Since the arrival of Columbus, Jamaica became a Spanish colony from 1494 to 1655 and then a British colony from 1655 to 1962. Jamaica became an independent country in 1962 thanks to the acception of the British government (Zach 63). The official language of Jamaica is English (Culture of Jamaica). Uniqueness of the Culture
Although the official language of Jamaica is English, Jamaicans show …show more content…
In Jamaica, Christmas is one of the biggest celebrated holidays. During the Christmas season, Jamaican families welcome each other and would hold luncheons and dinners in different houses until the first week of January (Mordecai 91). During Easter, Jamaican households would refrain from cooking food between the Holy Thursday afternoon and Easter Sunday morning. After the time passes, they would celebrate and eat a large breakfast (Mordecai 92-93). A typical food that is associated with during Easter is bun-and-cheese. It is a loaf-shaped spiced bread with dried chopped fruit with cheddar.
Health Beliefs
The Jamaican culture does use food for healing and health care. According to a study, 72.6% of Jamaicans have used medicinal plants and herbs to maintain health and treat illnesses (Picking). Herbs for teas the most common things to use to heal illnesses. They are prepared by infusion or boiling in water, then adding sugar and then consumed. Problems in the
FN 228
February 27,2015
History of Jamaica
Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea and is part of the Greater Antilles, which is a chain of 4 islands that form the northern boundary of the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is also the 3rd largest out of the 4 islands (Mordecai 1). Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot in Jamaica. He arrived in 1494 and named the island “Santiago” (Culture of Jamaica). Since the arrival of Columbus, Jamaica became a Spanish colony from 1494 to 1655 and then a British colony from 1655 to 1962. Jamaica became an independent country in 1962 thanks to the acception of the British government (Zach 63). The official language of Jamaica is English (Culture of Jamaica). Uniqueness of the Culture
Although the official language of Jamaica is English, Jamaicans show …show more content…
In Jamaica, Christmas is one of the biggest celebrated holidays. During the Christmas season, Jamaican families welcome each other and would hold luncheons and dinners in different houses until the first week of January (Mordecai 91). During Easter, Jamaican households would refrain from cooking food between the Holy Thursday afternoon and Easter Sunday morning. After the time passes, they would celebrate and eat a large breakfast (Mordecai 92-93). A typical food that is associated with during Easter is bun-and-cheese. It is a loaf-shaped spiced bread with dried chopped fruit with cheddar.
Health Beliefs
The Jamaican culture does use food for healing and health care. According to a study, 72.6% of Jamaicans have used medicinal plants and herbs to maintain health and treat illnesses (Picking). Herbs for teas the most common things to use to heal illnesses. They are prepared by infusion or boiling in water, then adding sugar and then consumed. Problems in the