Genna Eve [RELIABLE - SECRETS]

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

: 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. 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 : Wear a white Netela or Gabi to

: During the vigil, the faithful often hold thin wax candles ( Tuaf ) as they process around the church three times. Lalibela Genna or Chirstmas For Ethiopian ... - Facebook : Younger generations often prepare for the Ye’gena

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