Ethiopia's religious landscape is diverse. All Abrahamic religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are practiced for centuries. Christianity is practiced there in many forms, such as the Ethiopian Orthodoxy, Pentay, Roman Catholic, etc. However, the main country’s Christmas activities are celebrated at the center of local Ethiopian Orthodox churches.
Christmas attributes that are well known in many countries, such as Christmas trees, Santa Claus, or gift-giving, are not traditionally part of the country's Christmas culture. The focus is rather on the community and spiritual aspects of the celebration.
The view of women dressed in white traditional dress, kids wearing the crowns and robes, adults wearing traditional clothes called Shamma, and priests in their red and white robes add to the country’s festive mood. People usually chant, sing, and pray till late at night.
Som alle andre steder er mad en vigtig del af julen i Etiopien. En af de mest traditionelle juleretter er en tyk krydret gryderet med kylling og hele kogte æg. Det er også populært at spise et nyt dræbt lam sammen med Injera - det traditionelle syrgærede fladbrød lavet af teff. Med hensyn til mere søde retter, ses de sjælendt på det etiopiske bord. Tilgengæld er traditionelt etiopisk honningbrød, kaldet Defo Dabo, og sød honningvin, kaldet Tej, ganske populære under forskellige fester, herunder også jul.
It is also hard to imagine Christmas without the famous Ethiopian coffee ceremony since coffee has been an integral part of Ethiopian culture and everyday life for centuries. Ethiopian coffee ceremonies date back to over a thousand years and are widely performed for various occasions, including Christmas celebrations. It is a symbol of the spiritual transformation, and one gets blessed after finishing drinking the last round of the kaffe. In this way, Christmas blessings are symbolically made and shared with family and neighbours.
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Christmas coffee beans
Christmas coffee ceremony is more than just a drink. It’s a ritual that brings people together, marking a moment of connection and reverence. Coffee beans are roasted, ground, and brewed in front of guests, filling the air with an aromatic fragrance. As the coffee is served, the ceremony embodies warmth, hospitality, and joy—just as the spirit of Christmas should be. This is a great time to enjoy your favorite Ethiopian beans, whether washed or natural, to embrace the same festive cheer and tradition in your own home.
Som overalt er jul i Etiopien trods alt en tid hvor familier samles, spiser og nyder tiden sammen.
