Nine Night It is a tradition in Jamaica for members of a bereaved family, along with their friends and families, to come together on the night before a funeral. This gathering is known to many as a "Nine Night" or "Dead Yard" which significance is not to mourn, but to celebrate the life of the deceased. It is a mixture of Christian and African traditions which stays true to its name,a nd lasts for 9 days and nights with the ninth and final night historically being the night before the church service. Nine Nights in Jamaica can be a group of friends and family gathered on the patio / veranda singing hymns, reading the bible and telling stories about the deceased, or it can be the entire community coming together to have a big celebration with music, food and dancing. It all depends on preferences and if the deceased was from a Christian home. #revival #Mento #Setup #Ninenight #Gospel #Jamaica