Addis Ababa January 7/2023 / ENA/ Ethiopian Christians across the country are celebrating Christmas (Genna), the birth of Jesus Christ colorfully. The Ethiopian Christmas, also called Genna, is celebrated on 7 January (Tahsas 29 in the Ethiopian calendar) as the day of Jesus’ birth. Genna is being celebrated by followers of various churches and Christians in Ethiopia including Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Catholic, Protestant and the like. In particular, it is being colorfully celebrated by followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church at one of the world heritage sites, the Lalibela Rock-hewn Churches in Amhara region. Similarly, many Orthodox Christians in various countries celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January.

Source: Ethiopian News January 07, 2023 12:30 UTC