Interesting Facts

- Jamaica has more churches per square mile than any other country.

- A dark fruitcake laced with rum is served during the wedding reception in a traditional Jamaican marriage.

- A piece of the wedding cake is delivered to friends and family members that missed attending the wedding reception.

- Jamaican families are headed by women who are responsible for supporting and raising children.

- Marriage is not a very popular tradition in Jamaica and couples often wait until their children are grown up before marrying.

- Jamaicans use fruits and vegetables for their healing properties.