{"id":161600,"date":"2012-12-17T16:47:21","date_gmt":"2012-12-17T16:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/how-countries-in-africa-celebrate-christmas\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T22:09:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:09:05","slug":"how-africa-celebrates-christmas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/stories\/how-africa-celebrates-christmas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How countries in Africa celebrate Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Now that the holidays are in full swing, we thought we\u2019d take a look at how different countries in Africa celebrate Christmas. Christianity has been on the continent since the middle of the first century, and approximately 350 million Africans are Christian. Over the years, unique holiday traditions like masquerade parties and dining al fresco have development. Here\u2019s a roundup of the most interesting ones that we\u2019ve found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ethiopia\">Ethiopia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re spending Christmas in Ethiopia, you\u2019ll have to wait a little longer than December 25, as most people follow the ancient Julian calendar and celebrate the holiday on January 7. Traditionally referred to as Ganna, an Ethiopian Christmas typically begins with a day of fasting, followed by church services and a feast that includes stew, vegetables and sourdough bread. Though most friends and families do not exchange gifts, communities gather to play games and sports, and enjoy the festivities together before returning to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-16x11.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC_0176_2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ghana\">Ghana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas in Ghana is a well-deserved break, coinciding with the end of the cocoa harvest and beginning on December 1, four weeks before Christmas. Families decorate their homes and neighborhoods using lights, candles and sparkly ornaments. For most Ghanaians, it\u2019s just the beginning. On Christmas Day, things really kick into full swing, starting with a family meal \u2013 usually consisting of goat, vegetables and soup \u2013 and followed by a church service for the whole community and a colorful holiday parade. Read more about Christmas in Ghana on <a href=\"https:\/\/home.roadrunner.com\/~osofo\/afishapa.htm\">Rev. Peter Adotey\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC00364.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC00364.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC00364-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC00364-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/DSC00364-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liberia\">Liberia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa who? In Liberia, you\u2019re more likely to see Old Man Bayka, the county \u201cdevil\u201d who \u2013 instead of giving presents \u2013 walks up and down the street begging for them on Christmas Day. And instead of hearing the usual \u201cMerry Christmas\u201d greeting, expect to hear Liberians say \u201cMy Christmas on you.\u201d It\u2019s basically a saying that means \u201cplease give me something nice for Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-democratic-republic-of-congo\">The Democratic Republic of Congo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas Eve is very important in the DRC. Churches host big musical evenings (many churches have at least five or six choirs) and a nativity play. These plays last a very long time, starting at the beginning of the evening with the creation and the Garden of Eden and ending with the story of King Herod killing the baby boys. On Christmas day, most families try to have a better meal than usual. If they can afford it, they will have some meat (normally chicken or pork). The rest of the day is spent quietly, maybe sleeping after a busy and late night on Christmas Eve. For more on Christmas in the DRC, go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whychristmas.com\/cultures\/congo.shtml\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/christmasincongo.blogspot.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/frazzetta_africa.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/frazzetta_africa.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/frazzetta_africa-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/frazzetta_africa-16x11.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/12\/frazzetta_africa-320x213.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nigeria\">Nigeria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From ONE member Ola Ope: \u201cIn Nigeria, we believe in Father Christmas, our version of Santa, and we light up these things we call knockouts and banga, which are like fire crackers. We always spend all the money we get\/have and we cook and share food in the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-western-africa\">Western Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other areas in western Africa also have some pretty cool traditions. In&nbsp;<strong>Sierra Leone<\/strong>&nbsp;and much of&nbsp;<strong>Gambia<\/strong>, for example, towns and villages celebrate with masquerade parties, extending the celebration beyond the faith community to include the whole town or village in the holiday spirit. 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