Jamaican Culture
Welcome to the Culture Corner of JamaicanCookery.com — where we talk all the ole-time beliefs, spiritual practices, and everyday Jamaican life that don’t always make it into the cookbooks.
What you’ll find here:
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Traditions & Beliefs – like why Jamaicans put salt in Kananga Water and sprinkle it in corners
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Sayings & Proverbs – “What sweet nanny goat…” and more
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Yard Remedies – rubbing white rum on your chest, tea for everything, and why yuh mustn't eat and bathe
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Superstitions & Duppy Talk – lizard meanings, broom rules, and spiritual hygiene
These stories are part of our identity — mixed with humor, wisdom, and a whole heap a truth.
So when you want more than just food, scroll through and enjoy the culture that makes Jamaica... Jamaica.