On the Thursday and Friday before the first Monday in August, Bermuda celebrates a two-day public holiday to allow its residents to watch a game of cricket.
To understand what Cup Match means to Bermudians, think of what Christmas would be like with great weather and without the presents, commercialism or religious connotations. It’s a time for families to be together, for eating and drinking, for pitching a tent in the parks or on the beaches (or just by the side of the road), for going out on your boat, for watching the cricket or listening to it on the radio. While a surprising number of locals have never actually gone to the game itself, everyone is grateful for the chance to kick back and relax for a few days. Among Bermudians, Cup Match is arguably more popular than Christmas.
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