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Summary

The article "My Christmas Countdown" by Jane Kelley on Medium humorously encapsulates the unique aspects of Jamaican Christmas traditions through five brief holiday stories, emphasizing the joy and healing power of the season.

Abstract

In "My Christmas Countdown," Jane Kelley creatively compresses the essence of Jamaican Christmas celebrations into five succinct stories, each conveying the festive spirit despite the absence of traditional winter elements like snow. The piece highlights the importance of love, happiness, and sharing during the holidays, while acknowledging the mental health benefits of humor provided by writers like Toni and Hollie. The author reflects on the simplicity of Christmas in Jamaica, where the weather plays a significant role, and traditions such as the Christmas breeze, starlight delays, and unique local customs like the absence of chimneys for Santa take center stage. The article concludes with a heartfelt wish for a joyous Christmas and a New Year filled with laughter, expressing gratitude to the comedic writers who contribute to the healing process through their work.

Opinions

  • The author believes that Christmas in Jamaica, though different from the traditional snowy setting, is filled with love, joy, and happiness that are universal to the holiday season.
  • Kelley suggests that the act of sharing stories and the joy of writing contribute to the excitement of Christmas.
  • The piece conveys that humor and laughter, as exemplified by the work of Toni and Hollie, are therapeutic and enhance mental health.
  • The author appreciates the simplicity of Jamaican Christmas traditions and the role they play in fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
  • Kelley expresses a personal connection to the holiday, wishing readers a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with fun and laughter.

My Christmas Countdown — Damn Everything’s Fun

How we start and end Christmas in Jamaica. Lol, Toni and Hollie are healing mental health with their humor. You gonna love it.

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CAN YOU WRAP 5 HOLIDAY STORIES IN 10 WORDS | SHOW & TELL Countdown to Christmas Challenge Sharing is Caring + Writing is Exciting

Christmas Jamaican style is simple for many of us, and the weather helps.

  1. Christmas breeze starts our season Giving love and happiness reasons
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2)Weather change, starlight delayed Wise men late missing Christmas date

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3)No chimney; Santa can’t enter Another entrance, will he remember

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4)Caribbean Christmas, no snow Will Santa Claus sleigh still show

Sunrise in Kingston. Image by Annelise Lords

5)Wine cakes first, not last Sorrel drink in my glass

Sorrel drink image by Immaculate bites. Wine cake by Baked with love

This is healing and love, and my best on such short notice. Christmas is different for all of us, but love, joy, and happiness remain the same.

Merry Christmas, everyone, and wishing all a Fun-filled New Year with an abundance of laughter.

Thank you, Hollie and Toni, for your healing abilities through humor and laughter.

Thank you for reading this piece. I hope I made you smile. Please enjoy more smiles from sun funny writers on this platform.

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