Author: Amanda Oestergaard

Easter in the Virgin Islands

Like many places around the world, Easter is a holiday celebrated and enjoyed by many across the Virgin Islands.  Traditionally a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter follows Lent, a forty day period beginning on Ash Wednesday
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Mermaid Mythology

Mermaid mythology dates back as far as written history does, and can be found in accounts from around the world, from Ancient Greece and Rome, to Africa, Western and Eastern Europe, and Asia.
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Three King’s Day

Historically, Three King's Day is known as the day when the three wise men located the newborn Jesus after following a star for twelve days.
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Christmas in the Virgin Islands

While there aren’t exactly snowmen waiting to be built or pine trees to chop down and decorate, the Virgin Islands has many of their own Christmas traditions that make the holiday season jolly.
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