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Why Ethiopians Celebrate Christmas On January 7 by AfricaFactsZone: 1:35pm On Jan 07 |
Ethiopians, Eritreans and other Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7, 2022, rather than December 25, as the rest of the world. When it comes to religious celebrations in Ethiopia, January 7th is a significant date for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt are the three largest Coptic Orthodox Churches in Africa. Ethiopians, Eritreans, and other Coptic Christians still use the ancient Julian calendar, which places Christmas on January 7 (of the Gregorian calendar) despite the fact that the Gregorian calendar places Christmas on December 25. Christmas is called “Genna” in Ethiopia, meaning “imminent,” signifies the Lord’s imminent arrival and salvation of mankind. Fasting for 43 days prior to Christmas on January 7 During the 43 days leading up to Christmas on January 7, many Ethiopians fast. There is a period of fasting from November 25th to January 7th, which is called as Tsome Nebiyat (Fasting of the Prophets). Continue Reading: https://africafactszone.com/christmas-on-january-7/
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Re: Why Ethiopians Celebrate Christmas On January 7 by Thundafireseun: 1:37pm On Jan 07 |
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Re: Why Ethiopians Celebrate Christmas On January 7 by Dejl: 2:41pm On Jan 07 |
Hearing this for first time ever. 1 Like |
Re: Why Ethiopians Celebrate Christmas On January 7 by naturalman: 2:54pm On Jan 07 |
I am on my way to Ethiopia...... celebrations continue 1 Like |
Re: Why Ethiopians Celebrate Christmas On January 7 by RECTEM: 3:19pm On Jan 07 |
Rest of the world follows Catholic Church 1 Like |
Re: Why Ethiopians Celebrate Christmas On January 7 by haffaze777(m): 4:12pm On Jan 07 |
Nobody know when Jesus Christ was born so everybody is free to celebrating it any day thy like. |
Re: Why Ethiopians Celebrate Christmas On January 7 by Nahunger(m): 5:00am On Jan 08 |
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