Excel Plaza
There are two seasons during the year which attract the most attention, and these are Carnival and Christmas.
Carnival attracts both visitors and locals alike. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find space on a flight into the island at that time, as it seems that every Grenadian living overseas, is trying to get home in time for the celebrations.
Christmas is usually spent with the family...and in Grenada, that can mean a VERY extended family.
Of course, there is the usual rush to get the house painted, cobwebbing done, hang the new curtains (or give the old ones a severe cleaning), and make sure you have a ham and some sorrel and ginger beer handy for the Christmas.
The nights are cooler and wherever you go, you hear Parang playing on the radio. It's a part of Caribbean culture, as much so as Christmas carols.
For church goers, there is of course midnight mass and other services at chapels all over the island.
There is a feeling of 'expectation' in the air and even the sunshine seems to change a little and its not as hot on the skin.
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