Christmas(Gena)
What day is gena celebrated?
January 7th
What is ticket?
The baptism of Jesus.
What is the capital of Eritrea?
Asmera
How many days do we fast prior to Gena?
43 days
How many days is Timket usually celebrated for?
3 days
How many ethnic groups are there?
9
What does gena mean
Gena comes from the word gennana meaning arrival.
What is a tabot?
A replica of the arc of the covenant
How many months is in the Ethiopian calendar?
13
What color is typically worn on gena?
White
What does the water represent?
Purification,renewal,and rebirth
What year did Eritrea gain independence
1993
How is gena celebrated?
Midnight church service,food,and family gathering.
What are the elements of ticket?
Large outdoor procession,water blessing ceremony,and the tabot.
What are the official languages of Somalia?
Somali and Arabic