Ethiopians abroad celebrate Christmas with hope and angst after November cease-fireEthiopian Orthodox pilgrims hold candle during the Christmas celebration in Bete Mariam -- House of Mary -- monolithic Orthodox church in Lalibela, Ethiopia, on Jan. 7, 2023. Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims hold candle during the Christmas celebration in Bete Mariam -- House of Mary -- monolithic Orthodox church in Lalibela, Ethiopia, on Jan. 7, 2023. Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims hold candle during the Christmas celebration in Bete Mariam -- House of Mary -- monolithic Orthodox church in Lalibela, Ethiopia, on Jan. 7, 2023. Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims hold candle during the Christmas celebration in Bete Mariam -- House of Mary -- monolithic Orthodox church in Lalibela, Ethiopia, on Jan. 7, 2023. Ethiopian Christmas, or Ganna, is celebrated on Jan. 7 by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and is a special time for Ethiopians at home and in the diaspora, many of whom are devout Christians.

Source: Ethiopian News January 11, 2023 01:29 UTC