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3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by 24hoursreporter: 5:44pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Christmas is the most popular Christian celebrations in the world today. Christian faithful celebrate this festival to mark the bird of Jesus Christ. Most countries in Africa celebrate Christmas. In fact, 25th and 26th of December is always a work free day in some Africa countries. However, Christmas celebration has been stopped or cancelled in some Africa countries. In this article, you will know the 3 African countries that stopped celebrating Christmas and the reason for the cancellation. Top 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas #1. Somalia Somalia is one of the African countries that stopped celebrating Christmas. This is due to the fact that the country is predominantly a Muslim nation. However, foreigners in Somalia can celebrate Christmas in their various homes. But they can’t celebrate it in hotels and other public places. In the past, the country celebrated Christmas. This changed in 2015. According to BBC, the Somalia Government banned Christmas celebrations warning that such Christian festivities could threaten the country’s Muslim’s faith. #2. Guinea Guinea is also among the African countries that stopped celebrating Christmas. The country actually celebrated Christmas till 2014 and stopped it due to the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The cancellation of Christmas celebration in Guinea was not due to religious or polical reasons. But health concerned and safety of the citizens of Guinea. The widespread of Ebola virus made the cancellation of Christmas necessary in Guinea. The decision helps to avoid gatherings that will make people vulnerable to the virus, till date beaches in the country are closed, fireworks and firecrackers are banned as well. #3. Sierra Leone Just like Guinea, Sierra Leone also banned Christmas Celebration due to Ebola Virus in 2014. Soldiers were stationed on streets to ensure that there are no gatherings of any kind during the festivities period. This decision was necessary to curb the continuous spreading of Ebola virus in the country. Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2018/12/28/3-african-countries-that-stopped-celebrating-christmas/ 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by 24hoursreporter: 5:45pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
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Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by amaniro: 5:46pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Very educative! 51 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by czarina(f): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Good for them. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Nobody: 9:03pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
There should be freedom of expression of religion but Somalia is a special case. Lots of rights are suspended there, I guess it's cos of what they've been through. I really hope Somalia blooms to the Somalia of the 70s and 80s. I swear, war is not good o. 44 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by wiseone28: 9:05pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
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Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Aldebaran(m): 9:09pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Some people will blow all their January to December savings in the name of Celebrating Christmas Spend wisely 36 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by ednut1(m): 9:10pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Meaning 2 and 3 was a one off 1 Like |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Iamgrey5(m): 9:10pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
More like suspend Christmas for both Guinea and Sierra lone I don't think it was totally banned ! 17 Likes |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Celebsnews: 9:10pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Aside Somalia which is an Islamic country, others only stopped it for just that season of ebola. I think they celebrated at their homes. Meanwhile, watch the triumphant entry of Davido and full performance @ Davido Live in concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKqCSXWzMSM 1 Like |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by adecz: 9:10pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
This can be classified as fake news, since, technically speaking, Only Somalia really banned it, the other two countries basically temporarily halted it to stop large gatherings which could aid in spreading a contagious disease epidemic which has claimed thousands. Somalia sef no be country. It was declared a "failed state" by United National several Years back. Angola as a country has officially banned Islam in the country. 54 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Larryfest(m): 9:11pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
wiseone28:You BIRTH 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by braveboy64(m): 9:11pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Ebola? |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Pavore9: 9:11pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
It is so odd, I have this desire to visit Mogadishu, Somalia as I have colleagues there but I don reason am say my mama no born us plenty! 17 Likes |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by BruncleZuma: 9:11pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Randy100: 9:12pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Learnt that head slamers can't tolerate other religion. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by kareemkamil(m): 9:13pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
hmmm, Christianity is a false religion 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by cigaricon(m): 9:13pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
wiseone28:No its beard 3 Likes |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Alexis11: 9:15pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
I know some confused Christians will be happy with this. Any Christian against Christmas is indirectly joining others to fight against Christianity. Fact! Other religions know that Christianity won't last if we stop celebrations such as Christmas. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Godwinmikdon(m): 9:16pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
religious bigot everywhere! if not for the widespread of christian community in Nigeria dat jubrin from Sudan whould have stopped Xmas celebration too hare 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Qasim6(m): 9:18pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
kareemkamil:Who ask you? 7 Likes |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by JJOF(m): 9:18pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
wiseone28:The wise one is indeed wise. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Uyi168: 9:19pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
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Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by sambrow(m): 9:21pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Daddy freeze should relocate to Somalia biko 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Btruth: 9:22pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
amaniro:very very 1 Like |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Nobody: 9:23pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Pavore9: It's like you don't value yourself. If them kidnap you, do you have heavy dollars to pay? Kenya is close to Somalia and it affects Kenya sef. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by izzy4shizzy(m): 9:24pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
So ebola never finish |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by Heffalump(m): 9:24pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Iraq just announced the official celebration of Christmas in the country. Somalia can go kiss themselves 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by sambrow(m): 9:24pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Uyi168:see as wiseone caused more confusion for you guys |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by OkpekeBeauty: 9:25pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Nigeria will keep celebrating...Not even the APC fuel crises stopped it 2 Likes |
Re: 3 African Countries That Stopped Celebrating Christmas by omojeesu(m): 9:26pm On Dec 28, 2018 |
Xmas is deception created centuries ago. A dummy sold christendom by SATAN, the god of this world, who craftily inserted self as SANTA, the Old Man!! Caveat emptor. 5 Likes |
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