Today in Bajan History| December 26th 1849 Christmas Chaos

December 26, 2025 00:03:54
Today in Bajan History| December 26th 1849 Christmas Chaos
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today in Bajan History| December 26th 1849 Christmas Chaos

Dec 26 2025 | 00:03:54

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According to contemporary newspaper reports, Christmas Eve and the early hours of Christmas Day were marked by excessive noise, gunfire, squibs, crackers, and unruly behaviour described as licentious, riotous, and obscene.

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