Joyful Christmas in Ghana: Celebrations

Have you noticed something in shops lately? Michael Buble is playing. Malls are starting to tease their Christmas campaigns.

You may have even seen some mistletoe-themed decor.I know Autumn isn’t over yet, but here at House of Kringle, we believe in the magic of Christmas and Santa Claus, and we can’t help but be excited about all that holiday cheer right around the corner.

Have you ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated around the world? Let’s explore different Christmas traditions together. The first stop on Santa’s explorative tour is Ghana. Christmas in Ghana coming right up!

When is Christmas Celebrated in Ghana?Have you ever wondered how Santa managed to make so many stops at Christmas? Much of that is due to reindeer magic, but the fact that people in Ghana celebrate Christmas from December 20th to the first week in January also helps! Christmas in Ghana is a marathon, not a sprint.

One of the reasons the celebrations last for such a long time in Ghana is that the Christmas period directly intersects with the end-of-year cocoa harvest.

You may even consider the cocoa harvest the official kick-off to the sparkling season. There’s a whole lot of celebrating to be done this time of the year.

Walking around a Ghanan neighborhood during this period, you’ll spot lots of colorful ornaments, electric LED lights, and festive candles.