Christmas in Ethiopia - WhyChristmas.com
Ethiopia (and especially the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church) celebrates Christmas on January 7th, not December 25th. The Ethiopian Calendar has different months - and Christmas in on the 29th of Tahsas.
Christmas Around the World - WhyChristmas.com
Find out how Christmas is celebrated Around the World in lots of different Countries, Traditions and Cultures.
Christmas in Eritrea - WhyChristmas.com
Christmas in Eritrea. In Eritrea, like in its neighbour Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th, rather than December 25th. This is because the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church uses the Geez Calendar that is somewhat similar to the Julian Calendar followed by …
Christmas Gift Bringers from Around the World - WhyChristmas.com
Santa Claus / Father Christmas in different Countries. Although Santa Claus/Father Christmas is the best known Christmas gift bringer, there are many different present givers in different countries around the world. Santa's also called different things in different countries! Here are some of them! If you know anymore, please contact us!
Christmas in Egypt - WhyChristmas.com
Christmas Day isn't celebrated on the 25th December but on 7th January (like in Ethiopia and by some Orthodox Christians in Russia and Serbia). The Coptic month leading to Christmas is called Kiahk. People sing special praise songs on Saturday nights before the Sunday Service.
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Merry Christmas In Different Languages - WhyChristmas.com
On this page 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Christmas' is shown in different languages from all around the world (apart from English)! If you know one that isn't listed, please Contact Us . Some languages below use different characters and alphabets, so I …
The History of the Christmas Story - WhyChristmas.com
The Christmas Story. The History of the Christmas Story with the Angels, Shepherds, Wisemen and Magi, Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago - WhyChristmas.com
Christmas is a very social time in Trinidad and Tobago with most people having parties. Both children and adults go from house to house between neighbors and relatives for food and drink. The radio stations play Trinidadian Christmas carols and songs as well as traditional and contemporary carols from the USA .
The History of Poinsettias at Christmas - WhyChristmas.com
Poinsettias at Christmas Poinsettia plants are native to Central America, especially an area of southern Mexico known as 'Taxco del Alarcon' where they flower during the winter. The ancient Aztecs called them 'cuetlaxochitl'.