A Tourism & Hospitality
Association of Guyana column
“Ho! Ho! Ho!” Santa bellows at Cheddi Jagan International Airport as passengers walk off the plane. “Welcome Home!” It’s Christmas in Guyana and the smells of black cake baking and ginger beer brewing fill the air. All of Georgetown is abuzz with preparations for Christmas. Decorations, lights and all the trimmings deck both homes and businesses.
Everywhere, you hear carols, and the busy sounds of Christmas. The children are giddy with anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus. The spirit of a Guyanese Christmas is everywhere.
You always hear that there is no place like Guyana for Christmas. There are childhood memories of stories told by