Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The name ‘Christmas’ comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). A Mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where Christians remember that Jesus died for us and then …
Read More »Christmas In Ghana: 10 Ghanaian Local Foods You Can Prepare This Festive Season For Your Family
Families plan to spend time together and lot’s of travellers return home. Some call it the Yuletide, others call it Christmas. In Ghana, we call it “Bronya”. No matter how you choose to call it, this represents a period of love, happiness and giving. Ghanaians however do not celebrate Christmas …
Read More »Christmas In Ghana: How To Reduce Stress During The Festive Season
Whether you are a die-hard fan of Christmas or someone who wants it over and done with, it is common to get stressed during the festive season. For most people, the days leading up to Christmas become so cumbersome that they forget to be intentional about their purchases and planning. …
Read More »Christmas In Ghana: Surprise Your Family With Nkatiekonto (Groundnut Soup With Greens)
Families plan to spend time together and lot’s of travellers return home. Some call it the Yuletide, others call it Christmas. In Ghana, we call it “Bronya”. No matter how you choose to call it, this represents a period of love, happiness and giving. Ghanaians however do not celebrate Christmas …
Read More »Christmas In Ghana: Do You Know The Significance Of Christmas Colors?
It is that time of the year again. A season of love, sharing and merrymaking but most significantly, the remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ. As the clock ticks, another year is about to end and people are looking forward to this season after a long hectic eleven months …
Read More »Christmas In Ghana: 12 Christmas Movies To Watch This Festive Season
Christmas movies take the very best—and sometimes the worst—of the holiday season and present those time-held customs to get viewers into the spirit of the season. This means flicks that feature everything from meet-cutes under the mistletoe to family festivities. Now, thanks to streaming services like Netflix, getting a dose …
Read More »Here Are 5 Essential Party Wears You’d Need This Christmas
As the Christmas season beacons, many concerts and shows have been slated on the calendar to make it memorable. As such, knowing the right things to wear make all the difference. Take any concert or show except dinner parties as if you are going for a hike because you will …
Read More »Christmas In Ghana: 4 Best Tips To Help You Find Love This Festive Season
This festive season, find love. Christmas and New Year get everyone in the mood for a holiday season. The air has a romantic vibe that brings everyone together. Love flourishes during this time. It is believed that those who form relationships during December formulate strong and healthy bonds for the …
Read More »Here Is The History Of Christmas You Didn’t Know About
Christmas Day celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC. December 25th will be a public holiday in most countries around the world. If 25 December falls on a weekend, then a nearby weekday may be taken as a holiday in lieu. …
Read More »Christmas In Ghana: Check Out The Interesting History Behind Christmas Tree
Evergreen trees (and other evergreen plants) have traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches of evergreen trees to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come. The Romans used Fir Trees …
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