African Countries That Don't Celebrate Christmas
While many celebrate on December 25, six African nations, including Morocco and Somalia, do not observe Christmas as a public holiday. Discover the reasons and estimated Christian populations.
While many celebrate on December 25, six African nations, including Morocco and Somalia, do not observe Christmas as a public holiday. Discover the reasons and estimated Christian populations.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa calls for love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among residents in his 2025 Christmas message, emphasizing collective responsibility for state development.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed commended Christians for unity against divisive narratives in his Christmas message. He urged tolerance, highlighted security efforts, and pledged economic growth. Read more.
An Islamic cleric's viral video addresses whether Muslims can accept Christmas food from Christians, promoting interfaith harmony. Read Nigerians' reactions and related news.
Nigerian celebrities flooded social media with vibrant Christmas 2025 family photos, showcasing bold colours and matching outfits. See the heartwarming festive moments from Wizkid's kids to Mercy Johnson.
While Nigeria marks Christmas with a public holiday, in 36 nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and China, December 25 is a regular workday. Discover the reasons behind this global diversity.
Nigerian celebrities lit up social media on Christmas Day 2025, sharing vibrant family moments. See the festive photos and the shift from last year's minimalist style.
Explore 9 intriguing facts about Christmas, from its pagan roots to its huge economic impact in Nigeria for the 2025 festive season. Discover the history behind the traditions.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls for an immediate end to attacks on Christians in Nigeria in his 2025 Christmas message. Read his global plea for religious tolerance.
Discover five major Christian denominations in Nigeria that abstain from Christmas celebrations, citing doctrinal beliefs about pagan origins and biblical silence on the date.
President Bola Tinubu and state governors across Nigeria have called for unity, peace, and religious tolerance in their 2025 Christmas messages. Read their full statements and commitments.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu extends Christmas goodwill, urging citizens to embrace love, peace, and shared humanity. Read his full message of hope and commitment.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde calls for love, harmony, and citizen vigilance this Christmas. The NUJ also celebrates the governor's 58th birthday, praising his leadership.
Oyo PDP aspirant Olufemi Ajadi urges Nigerian leaders to be sources of joy, not sorrow, during festive season. He calls for empathy, security vigilance, and people-centred governance.
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urges national unity and hope in her 2025 Christmas message. She prays for a peaceful and prosperous 2026 for all Nigerians.
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Christmas 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing, calling for peace in Gaza and Ukraine. Bethlehem celebrates festive Christmas after two years of war shadows. Read the full story.
Isaac Megbolugbe reflects on the deep paradoxes of Christmas, from the humble birth of Jesus to modern commercialism. Discover the true essence of the season and its call to surrender. #ChristmasParadox
Nigerian bishops call for love, holiness, and servant leadership this Christmas. Read their messages of hope amid national challenges. #ChristmasNigeria
President Bola Tinubu pledges to protect all faiths in his Christmas message, a statement coming after US allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. Read his full commitment.
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa calls for compassionate taxation, support for farmers & SMEs, and warns against 2027 electioneering amid hardship. Read his full Christmas message.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede's Christmas message urges Nigerians to embrace love, light, and hope. He calls for a united fight against corruption and support for Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to build a stronger nation.
The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) distributed food items to vulnerable households, bringing festive cheer and praising President Tinubu's vision. Read more.
Northern Elders Forum cites Bible & Quran in Christmas message, urging Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and safety. Read their full call for national reflection.
Bishop Peter Odetoyinbo urges Nigerians to find hope in Jesus Christ this Christmas, calling for peace, justice, and action on hunger and insecurity. Read his full message.
President Bola Tinubu's 2025 Christmas message champions religious freedom and unity in Nigeria. He vows to protect all faiths and calls for peaceful coexistence. Read his full address.
A Nigerian woman shares her husband's poultry farming struggle as he fails to sell chickens reared for Christmas. High feed costs and low offers threaten his investment. Read the full story.
The White House released President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's official Christmas portrait. The festive decorations, themed 'Home is Where the Heart Is,' feature 51 trees and thousands of lights. Public tours are open.
Malta Guinness lit up Lagos with its Christmas Goodness Fiesta convoy, spreading festive energy and capturing real community reactions. See the joy!
Peak Milk's 2025 'Enjoy Christmas At Its Peak' campaign spreads festive cheer across Nigeria with activations in Lagos, PH, Abuja & more from Dec 1-26. Join the celebration!
Globacom extends festive greetings, urging Nigerians to reflect on Christ's teachings of love, sacrifice, and compassion. The telco calls for peace and care for one another during the season. Read more.