LOTTIE - the J'ouvert sounds like a lot of fun - the Jamaican's definitely know how to party - hope you have lots of fun.
Shame that its all artificial trees etc. Don't think you are missing out where brussel sprouts are concerned! I hate them ever since I watched the 'Vicar of Dibbly' epposode where she had a brussel sprout eating competition having eaten about 3 Christmas dinners made me feel sick - can't look at them now!!! What do the Jews believe about Christmas? What do the 8 Chanukah candels symbolise?