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🇪🇹 Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas celebration
Date in Ethiopia
January 7
Celebration of Jesus Christ's birth in Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Ethiopian Christmas follows the Ethiopian calendar and is celebrated with solemn church services, prayers, and colorful processions. Features traditional games of Genna, similar to hockey.
How Ethiopian Christmas (Genna) is observed in Ethiopia
Historical significance
Follows Ethiopian calendar, hence celebrated on January 7.
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