Christmas celebration in mbaise imo state is not only on 25th december
Christmas(eri gwara) which means 'eat back'
Starts from 25th till 1st of january which coincides with the orji mbaise that is done every first of january.
Due to how large mbaise nation is starting from 25th till 1st each communities celebrate their own christmas(eri gwara) according to their market days e.g orie, afor, nkwo, eke etc
Now today 25th which is general christmas some communities have it as their eri gwara day where people and relatives from other communities come to eat, merry, share and meet their loved ones to celebrate their own christmas with them.
Tomorrow being 26th will be the turn of ma community chokoneze to host our own christmas(eri gwara) then other communities where we have our loved ones and relatives whom we have not seen for many years will come and merry, eat, drink lots of ooh mpa then we gather during the evening for christmas show in the market square, be it watching of village league or watching of masquerades which is rare now and watching of magicians do their things etc
Then next could be the turn of deputy speaker community same thing applied to other communities will be applied to the host community
This is how it is been done till 1st of january where the mbaise nation rounds it off with orji mbaise some communities too celebrate their eri gwara with the orji mbaise where prominent men like ministers, governors deputy speaker him self, presidential representatives etc will grace the occasion.

Share your own eri gwara experience if you are from the mbaise nation

Eri gwara indeed

By the way, how is Mbaise a nation? Next, you guys will start asking for a state. Ndi mbasense!

Anyway, happy erigwara celebration but beware of poison at dis ataima.

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dozzynet:
My brother, u have said it all. Mbaise Nation is a proud to have a son like u. Pls which community will be hosting this year's ORJI MBAISE??
I'm Dozie ur brother from Akpodim.

bros just coming back
Haff not yet asked shaa
But well get back to u
Am from chokoneze de neigbouring village
Ma maternal home is akpodim
Nice to meet u

dozzynet:
My brother, u have said it all. Mbaise Nation is a proud to have a son like u. Pls which community will be hosting this year's ORJI MBAISE??
I'm Dozie ur brother from Akpodim.

My Grandmum's town Udo in Obizi, Ezinihitte LGA.

So my people are also here on Nairaland talking about Eri-gwara... Chai!!! I hail una-o. It's been a while I took part in that ceremony though. Enjoyed it back then sha! Ours is usually celebrated at Eke market day.

Nde mbaise ndewo nu o...Ndi oto unu di...agakwa igba Christmas ke agba??eeehh....ayi gi igba ya agba...adighi nhwee meye ni!!!!

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