There are no sleighs or snowfall in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but there is sunshine, the warm Caribbean sea and the steady beat of steel pans. A Virgin Islands-themed rewrite of “Jingle Bells” brings the holiday season to life through lyrics and photos inspired by the VI Source team!
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Cruising down the roads,
On a sunny Christmas day,
Dodging every pothole
Is the St. Thomas way.
Magens Bay is bright,
Vendors setting out their trays,
What fun it is to island hop
On warm December days!
Oh, jingle bells, island shells,
Christmas in the sun,
St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix
The season’s all in fun! HEY!
Jingle bells, trade winds swell,
Laughing all the way,
Oh, what joy the islands bring
On this warm Caribbean day!
Over to St. John,
Ferry splashing on the sea,
Cruz Bay full of lights
And a decorated palm tree.
Hawksnest glowing gold,
Donkeys strolling slow,
Island folks and travelers
All share that holiday glow!
Oh, jingle bells, island shells,
Christmas in the sun,
St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix
The season’s all in fun! HEY!
Jingle bells, ocean swells,
Smiling all the way,
Warm breeze blowing through the night
On this warm Caribbean day!
Down on St. Croix we go,
Boardwalk shining bright,
Moko jumbies dance
And rum drinks flow all night.
From Frederiksted to East,
Music fills the air,
Nothing beats a Crucian Christmas
Wish that you were there!
Oh, jingle bells, island shells,
Hear the steel pans play,
St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix
Holiday the V.I. way! HEY!
Jingle bells, sunset swells,
Joy is here to stay,
What fun it is to celebrate
A Caribbean holiday!
