Ethiopian Christians celebrating Christmas

Addis Ababa, January 7, 2021 (FBC) –Ethiopian Christians across the country are celebrating Christmas (Gena), the birth of Jesus Christ. 

Ethiopia celebrates Christmas on January 7 as it follows its own calendar¸Julian calendar, while the rest of
the world that follows Gregorian calendar celebrate it on 25th of December

It is celebrated with cultural dishes, clothes, traditional games-Gena chewata (traditional hockey game on a horse) and various religious activities.

Religious leaders yesterday urged all those who celebrate the festival to help the needy.