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Christmas (Indo Vs Africa)
Christmas (Indo Vs Africa)
I N D O N E S I A v s A F R I C A
Christmas
Christmas
• 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
came back to life.
St. Nicholas
Indonesia
Africa
• In Liberia, Santa is replaced by Old Man Bayka, who is also known to be a devil.
Old Man Bayka is not here to give out the things you’ve wanted for the past year,
he is all about begging you for presents instead.
References
• https://www.demandafrica.com/travel/christmas-in-africa-traditions/
• https://www.demandafrica.com/travel/christmas-in-africa-traditions
• https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/south_africa.shtml
• https://www.tripsavvy.com/celebrating-christmas-in-africa-1454479
• https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/indonesia.shtml
• https://factsofindonesia.com/facts-about-christmas-in-indonesia
• https://suneducationgroup.com/en/news/unique-traditions-of-christmas-celebration-in-indonesia/
• https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus
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