CHRISTMAS IN ZIMBABWE
Christmas in Zimbabwe is celebrated very differently from other parts of the world I have been to, but especially Norwich and England in general. It seems here, the whole city is involved in the celebration but back home its more of a family to family thing, not a city to city thing. Don't get me wrong, we still celebrate, just differently.
It's more about family, God, food and good music. Our Christmas is basically the equivalenet of America's thanksgiving. There is no emphasis on gifts, they are optional, there's no emphasis on Santa, he is optional, there aren't always fancy lights because we don't always have electricity. Not to mention that there is no snow, it will be 32 degrees or more. We have BBQs (which we call 'Braais'), we go to church for a Christmas service, we open up our gates or doors and everyone eats.
Below are some pictures of what you can expect to see in Zimbabwe during Christmas.
It's more about family, God, food and good music. Our Christmas is basically the equivalenet of America's thanksgiving. There is no emphasis on gifts, they are optional, there's no emphasis on Santa, he is optional, there aren't always fancy lights because we don't always have electricity. Not to mention that there is no snow, it will be 32 degrees or more. We have BBQs (which we call 'Braais'), we go to church for a Christmas service, we open up our gates or doors and everyone eats.
Below are some pictures of what you can expect to see in Zimbabwe during Christmas.
Music.
Everyone Eats.
Santa to lift the spirits of the less fortunate.
Mutare (a small city)
Kariba
A. Nyambirai (Southern African Ambassador)
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