​​Christmas

Christmas is another popular festival in Botswana because the majority of the population is Christian. Because the Motswana are extremely religious, these days are observed with great religious events. There are concerts of Christmas carols and local choirs that celebrate the birth of the Baby Jesus in addition to the traditional Christmas meals.

On Christmas Eve, families usually get together and stay up late singing Christmas carols and devotional music. In the early hours of Christmas morning, people exchange gifts. On Christmas Day, most inhabitants dress up in their best clothes and attend church. People sing the songs together, perform nativity scenarios and sometimes dance. The day following Christmas is also a national holiday, called Boxing Day in Botswana. People in Botswana often take a rest on this day following the previous day's celebrations, as well as give thanks and give back to the community. On this day, leftover Christmas food is usually consumed.

When: December 24th & 25th

Where: All across the country