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- http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/madagascar.shtml
Madagascar is an Island off the east coast of Africa, so it is very warm at Christmas time in Madagascar because it comes during the summer months! Even though it's hot, common decorations include holly, robins and snow even though none of them exist in Madagascar! But there in Madagascar the don't usually follow the concept of decorating a Christmas tree. Most people go to Church on Christmas Eve in Madagascar. The services start about 5.00pm and last until after midnight! Different groups in the Church, especially children, perform songs and plays celebrating the birth of Jesus. People also go to Church on Christmas Day as well. After the Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service, churches give out sweets or biscuits to the people in the Church. Christmas Eve is most important for the children who participate in singing carols in the churches. Christmas in Madagascar also marks the baptism of many children. Holy Communion is generally held on the day after Christmas Christmas in Madagascar comes during the summer months. Picnics and parties are arranged on this day. Another common custom of Christmas in Madagascar is that people visit their elders and other respectable persons of the area. Filled with fun and frolic, Christmas in Madagascar is one of the chief festivities of the island On Christmas Day people (even strangers) greet each by saying 'Arahaba tratry ny Noely' which means 'Merry Christmas Madagascan families like to eat Christmas dinner together in large groups and dress up in the best (or new) clothes. The meal is normally Chicken or Pork with rice followed by a special cake. Some rich people go to restaurants for Christmas dinner, but most people stay at home with their families. Most Madagascan's only exchange small presents. In Madagascar, Santa Claus is called 'Dadabe Noely'. The name means Grandfather Christmas and signifies the essence of the festival. Carols form an important part of Christmas celebrations in Madagascar. Children and adults alike participate in singing Christmas carols.
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∙ 13y agoThey go to church and sing,and play in plays they usally stay from 5:00 til' 12:00 at midnight :) :)
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