Thousands gather for Ethiopian orthodox Christmas celebrations
Thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia came together to celebrate Christmas, donning traditional all-white garments as they participated in prayers and midnight mass to honor the birth of Jesus Christ and the conclusion of a 43-day fasting period.
Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar, which places Christmas on January 7th and the New Year on September 11th.
The festivities occur against the backdrop of recent earthquakes in the Afar, Amhara, and Oromia regions, which have displaced many and caused significant property damage.
The celebration typically follows a church service and culminates in a feast featuring generous portions of meat shared among loved ones.
Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar, which places Christmas on January 7th and the New Year on September 11th.
The festivities occur against the backdrop of recent earthquakes in the Afar, Amhara, and Oromia regions, which have displaced many and caused significant property damage.
The celebration typically follows a church service and culminates in a feast featuring generous portions of meat shared among loved ones.
