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.
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 banks and capital market firms will close physical branches for Christmas. Customers are advised to use mobile apps, USSD, and online platforms for uninterrupted services.
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.
A Providus Bank employee reveals the six generous bonuses staff received for Christmas 2025, including a 13th-month salary and rice. See the full list and public reactions.
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.
Ghanaian prophet Ebo Noah claims divine instruction to build an ark, warning of a catastrophic flood starting December 25, 2025. Read his final message and related end-time predictions.
Linda Ikeji's Blog shares a heartfelt Christmas and New Year message with its esteemed readers for 2025, expressing gratitude and wishing joy and prosperity.
Pope Leo XIV led his inaugural Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Square, addressing thousands. He called for a global Christmas truce and marked a shift in papal style. Read the full story.
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
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa calls for compassionate taxation, support for farmers & SMEs, and warns against 2027 electioneering amid hardship. Read his full Christmas message.
A Nigerian lady sparked online debate after refusing her boyfriend's ₦35,000 Christmas gift due to his strict condition that she keep the hairstyle until March. Read the viral story and reactions.
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.
Despite economic challenges, Nigerian stars like Davido, Regina Daniels, and Kizz Daniel spent hundreds of millions on luxury homes and cars in 2025. See the full list of their big acquisitions.
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!
Nigerian banks will close branches early on Dec 24 & 31 and fully on Dec 25 & Jan 1. Customers advised to use ATMs, mobile apps, and USSD for transactions during the public holidays.
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!
A review of the biggest Nigerian celebrity controversies in 2025, from Portable being declared wanted to 2Baba's divorce and shocking family feuds. Click for the full list of dramas.
Author Foluke Sijuwola Falayi discusses her new children's book, 'Ugo And Ify At Christmas,' which captures the authentic African Christmas experience. A must-read for families this season!