Genna Eve [ Pro - 2027 ]

Genna Eve is primarily centered around the and family , focusing on the anticipation of Christ's birth.

: Wear a white Netela or Gabi to represent purity and traditional faith.

: The core of Genna Eve is the overnight church service. It often begins late in the evening and continues until sunrise. Clergy and the faithful gather, many dressed in traditional white Netela (shash), to sing hymns and perform rhythmic dances with prayer sticks called Mequamia . genna eve

: Younger generations often prepare for the Ye’gena Chewata , a traditional field hockey game played on Christmas Day. According to legend, the game was first played by shepherds on the night Jesus was born. Key Traditions Summary

: While the eve is for fasting, it is also when families prepare for the Christmas day feast. This includes slaughtering animals (like a sheep or chicken) and beginning the long process of making Doro Wat (spicy chicken stew) to be eaten after the morning liturgy. Genna Eve is primarily centered around the and

: The traditional greeting is "Melkam Gena" (Merry Christmas) or "Enkuan Le Berhane Lidetu Abekachihu" (Congratulations for making it to the light of His birth).

: If you are in Lalibela , the celebration is world-renowned. Clergy stand at the top of cliffs and at the base, singing hymns back and forth to represent angels and shepherds praising God. It often begins late in the evening and

: The day before Genna is a strict fast. Traditional observers abstain from all meat and dairy products, often eating only one light vegan meal late in the day.