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The Jamaican Tradition of Nine Nights
A glimpse at this interesting funeral rite
Similar to the concept of a wake, in Jamaica (and other parts of the Caribbean), there is a funerary tradition known as the “Nine Nights,” or “Nine-Night,” in which the family and friends of a person who has died gather … Continue reading
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Tagged Funeral Practices, Funeral Rites, Funerary Traditions, Jamaica, Nine Nights, Nine-Night
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