66 languages are spoken in Ghana and all these language groups have their own traditions and customs! Their Christmas is from the 20th of December to the first week of January. They usually go across the country to meet their family. Christmas Eve night is the time when the celebrations really start with Church services that have drumming and dancing. Children often put on a Nativity Play or other drama. Then choirs come out to sing and people come out in front of the priests to dance. Songs are mostly sang in the languages that the people understand best. This makes them feel that God speaks their language. Sometimes these services and dancing go on all night long! Somepeople on the other hand celebrate with parties and fireworks.
-Alex Salmi
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