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Ethiopian Christmas (Amharic: ገና [a]; Oromo: Ayaana; Tigrinya: ልደት [b]) is a holiday celebrated by the Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox churches, as well as Protestant and Catholic denominations in Ethiopia, on 7 January (Tahsas 29 in the Ethiopian calendar).
“Due to the enduring influence of pagan traditions, Christmas celebrations in Belarus blend Christian customs with elements of folk rituals,” the national tourism agency says, noting that most ...
Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion which are usually found in Africa and Asia.
Ethiopian Tewahedo priests at a Timkat ceremony in Jan Meda. During the ceremonies of Timkat, the Tabot , a model of the Ark of the Covenant , which is present on every Ethiopian altar (somewhat like the Western altar stone ), is reverently wrapped in rich cloth and borne in procession on the head of the priest. [ 1 ]
Most people simply buy a cut of fish from the market, but the old tradition was for the lady of the house to keep a live carp in the bathtub for a few days before preparing it for the Christmas ...
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Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Churches commence the season on November 24 and end the season on the day of Ethiopian Christmas, which falls on January 7. The corresponding Western season of preparation for Christmas, which also has been called the Nativity Fast [2] and St. Martin's Lent, has taken the name of Advent.
These unique Christmas and New Year’s Eve traditions are celebrated in different areas of the world From Christmas pickle to eating grapes: 10 holiday traditions you’ve likely never heard ...