CHRISTMAS IN SOUTH AFRICA
By: Alexis Rios Piña
Christmas traditions in South Africa
Although for many of the African countries Christmas comes during the summer months, accompanied by plenty of sun and colorful flowers in full bloom, the spirit of Christmas on this continent continues being the same. All African countries share the tradition global reuniting families. Here, many families are separated for much of the year, as parents and grandparents live in villages remote, while the younger generation is usually far from home in towns and cities, and this special time of year brings them all together. Christmas celebrations in South Africa begin with gifts on Christmas morning, which is December 25, followed by a traditional Christmas dinner or braai in the afternoon. The South Africans usually have dinner on Christmas Day (Decembe...
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