Holiday Celebrations

December 24th – Christmas Eve

Our Holiday program commences December 24th. With tree trimming around the log fire in the Hibiscus Lounge, we supply the egg nog, you bring an ornament from your hometown! Last minute shopping should be completed as the stores will be closed until Saturday, December 27th. Jane will be playing the baby grand during dinner. After dinner, relax around the fire place with a liqueur or glass of port. If you are interested in attending one of the many Midnight Masses being held throughout the island, please check with the front desk for locations and times. There should be a broadcast from the United States, but of course this starts at 1:00am as we are ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

December 25th – Christmas Day

Relax on this special day. After breakfast perhaps take a walk on the beach or have a Christmas Day swim. The front desk will have church service times for Morning Mass, if you are interested in attending.

Please join us around the pool for a complimentary light luncheon and egg nog party commencing at 12:30pm. On television this afternoon will be the Annual Christmas message from Her Majesty the Queen. Chef Mick has promised a feast fit for kings with traditional Cassava Pie, Christmas Crackers, & Christmas pudding for evening dinner, and Anna will entertain us on the baby grand in the restaurant.

December 26th – Boxing Day

Traditionally a fun day in Bermuda. There are many sporting events taking place on the island and as this is a public holiday, stores will be closed. You might catch a glimpse of the elusive Gombey Dancers in their exotic costumes. Gombey dancing is a colorful art form unique to Bermuda, with roots in Africa, accompanied by drums and whistles.

The term ‘Boxing Day’ originates from England where the young apprentices of trades people exacted gratuities, in the form of Christmas boxes, from their master’s customers. At 7:00pm Chef Mick has promised another feast and Tom will be in the dining room to entertain you during dinner.

December 27th

A regular shopping day. Many of the stores will commence their after Christmas sales so you can purchase some gifts. The weather was beautiful in 2007, in the high 70’s perfect for golf and tennis, or just exploring

December 28th

Visit the old town of St. George’s today. Most shops will be open and don’t miss the old lanes with National Trust protected buildings on them. A guided tour of the Old Town commences from King’s Square at 10:00am. The mayor of St. George’s greets you at 11:45am and at 12 noon, the highlight is a witch dunking into St. George’s Harbor.

December 29th

A great day to take a ferry to Somerset and the Royal Naval Dockyard. A guided nature walk and talk starts from the Anchor fountain near the clock tower at 11:15am and a full tour of the Dockyard commences opposite the Museum at 2:15pm.

December 30th

A day to relax and rest up for our New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Some Christmas customs from around the world…

From old Scandinavia comes the burning of a log on the Lord’s hearth each year, the main convivial event of the season. Decorating a tree comes from Medieval Germany. The hanging of Mistletoe comes from the Druids in England who, at their own solstital festival, used to cut it from their most sacred tree, the oak, in belief of its great curative powers.

December 31st – New Year’s Eve – Gala Dinner Dance

At 7:15pm, the Management of Pink Beach cordially invites you for New Year’s Eve complimentary cocktails until 8:00pm.

At 8:00pm, a Gala Dinner will be served in the Bermudiana room supplemented by the Tom Ray’s Quartet for your listening and dancing pleasure throughout the evening and into the wee hours. Ring in the New Year, Bermuda style!

January 1st – New Year’s Day

For those not feeling “up to par”, we will be hosting a Bloody Mary Party around the pool terrace commencing at noon until 2:00pm.

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