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Ganna - Ethiopian Christmas
π About This Tradition
Ethiopia celebrates Christmas (called Ganna) on January 7th according to the ancient Julian calendar. The celebration begins with a church service that lasts three hours, with worshippers often standing throughout. Priests in ornate robes carry elaborate crosses and umbrellas. Afterward, people play a traditional hockey-like game also called 'ganna.'
Did You Know?
Ethiopians fast for 43 days before Ganna, eating no animal products during this time!
π Location
Country: Ethiopia πͺπΉ
Coordinates: 9.032, 38.7469