There is a vibrant folk play tradition in the Caribbean, centred on the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. There is a large repertoire of different plays to be found here as part of the 'Christmas Sports'. One of these - the Mummies' play - is similar to the British & Irish Mummers' plays, the Caribbean text having been derived from the composite version published by Juliana Horatia Ewing in the 19th century.