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Is This Nigerian Tree Where Whites Got Xmas Decorations Idea From? by spinna: 11:23pm On Feb 04, 2016
According to them the traditional christmas ornament (balls) hung on the trees are signifying apples, but look at this Nigerian (Oyo state) fruit/flower, Could this be more western cultural appropriation? by the way does anyone know the name of the tree?

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Re: Is This Nigerian Tree Where Whites Got Xmas Decorations Idea From? by BeeBeeOoh(m): 11:27pm On Feb 04, 2016
I know dis tree, e dey our backyard. It is called "Clay Pot Fruit-Like Tree..
Re: Is This Nigerian Tree Where Whites Got Xmas Decorations Idea From? by BusinessHub1: 12:05am On Feb 05, 2016
could be..but must it always be the white?
Re: Is This Nigerian Tree Where Whites Got Xmas Decorations Idea From? by F22RAPTOR(m): 12:37am On Feb 05, 2016
dont know the name in English but its mostly found in the northern part of Nigeria, places like Sokoto and Kebbi.
Re: Is This Nigerian Tree Where Whites Got Xmas Decorations Idea From? by mojibbz(m): 12:42am On Feb 05, 2016
OP that's breadfruit na... Its common in northern Nigeria and some parts of North Central..
Re: Is This Nigerian Tree Where Whites Got Xmas Decorations Idea From? by Nobody: 1:26am On Feb 05, 2016
Igba tree. This is where locust beans "iru" comes from. grin grin grin

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