Across Africa, the way Christmas Day is recognised varies widely, shaped largely by religious demographics, history and national traditions.
In several countries, December 25 is not observed.
This is the case in Sudan, Somalia, Senegal, Morocco, and Mauritania.
Other countries include Mali, Algeria, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea and Libya.
Together, these examples show that Africa’s relationship with Christmas is diverse: in some countries it is a major public holiday, in others it is observed quietly by minority communities, and in some it is marked on a different date altogether.
by WILLIAM WANYOIKE
