Christmas Countdown with Blue Horizons! Day 8: Parang Music!

Share in the Holiday Spirit with Blue Horizons! Merry Christmas everyone….. 

DAY 8: Sweet Sounds of ‘Parang Music’

The traditional sound at Christmas festivities.  Originating from the ‘cocoa estates’ of our history, the word originates from ‘paranda’ meaning merry making. It is common, on Christmas morning, to see pickup trucks filled with bands of singers and musicians who play the guitar, mandolin, cuatro, violin, tambourine and more travelling through the neighborhoods ‘paranging’ or caroling. 

'Paranging' or Carolling

 

Listen to parang artist Lord Kitchener singing song entitled “Drink a Rum”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BOfBCl7d9U&feature=related

10 Day Holiday Countdown with Blue Horizons starts 12/15/10!

Share in the Holiday Spirit with Blue Horizons! Merry Christmas everyone….. 

DAY 10:  Ponche De Creme Drink – A Caribbean version to eggnog and a Holiday favorite. Great end of day drink sitting with family and friends.

Serves 12

6 eggs

Peel of 1 lime

3 cans of evaporated milk (15oz.)

1 ½ cans condensed milk (14oz.)

1 tsp. aromatic bitters

½ tsp. grated nutmeg

½ cup rum (optional)

Beat eggs and lime peel until light and fluffy. Add evaporated milk. Sweeten to taste with condensed milk. Add bitters, grated nutmeg and rum (to taste). Remove lime peel.

Serve chilled and/or with ice.

‘UNWIND’ In Grenada at Blue Horizons

Take Advantage of DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM NEW YORK & MIAMI
Featuring 30% off Hotel Rack Rate, Airport Transfers, Room Upgrades, Kids Free
Reserve by Dec. 11, 2010/ Stay by Dec, 20, 2010

Stay and enjoy the “Best of Both Worlds” at Blue Horizons Garden Resort offering self contained holiday suites with the luxury of the amenities of a full service resort. Take advantage of the new non-stop direct flights from New York to Grenada on Caribbean Airlines and direct from Miami on American Airlines.
Offering exceptional vacation value, Green Globe certified Blue Horizons Garden Resort is offering 30% off our rack rate, complimentary round trip airport transfers, room upgrades where available, two kids under the age of 16 stay free sharing with two adults (take 50% off second room booked for kids). Travelers staying a minimum of seven nights will enjoy a complimentary dinner at La Belle Creole. Promotion is valid for stays until Dec. 20, 2010 and must be booked by Dec. 11, 2010 directly with hotel. It is not retroactive to current bookings and cannot be combined with other offers.

To book this promotion, contact Blue Horizons Garden Resort at
Phone (473) 444-4316, fax (473) 444-2815, or e-mail: blue@spiceisle.com.

Blue Horizons Garden Resort
Set in an oasis of lush tropical gardens and truly world-class fine dining, we are conveniently located four miles north of the airport, less than five miles from the historic capital city of St. George’s and in walking distance to local banks, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. For extra value, guests can enjoy various daytime activities 300 yards across the road on Grand Anse Beach such as snorkeling, sailing with Hobie cats, kayaking (free equipment available) or relaxing beachside with complimentary chaise lounges. Dine at La Belle Creole gourmet restaurant, refresh yourself in our freshwater swimming pool and enjoy a tropical beverage at Aqua pool bar.
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