Christmas in Lagos, Nigeria1
Many different languages are spoken in Nigeria. In Hausa Happy/Merry Christmas is
'barka dà Kirsìmatì'; in Yoruba it's 'E ku odun, e ku iye'dun'; in Fulani it's 'Jabbama be
salla Kirismati'; in Igbo (Ibo) 'E keresimesi Oma'; in Ibibio 'Idara ukapade isua' and it's
Edo it's 'Iselogbe'.
BattaBox presenter Adeola hits the streets of Lagos to ask Nigerians:
How will you be celebrating Christmas day?
Watch the video and take notes on the following aspects:
Christmas activities
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travel (abroad, to hometown)
holidays
no plan, celebrate as it comes
attend a show in Lagos
relax, drinks in the fridge
go to good friends, come back in the evening
service at church in the morning
visit less privileged with gifts
buy gifts for children
send money to the village
family passer
Traditions/Food
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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5IZiJZvnF4
chicken and rice
normal things
2-4 chicken, 2 chicken,
chicken
share food kikao kiko??
Reason(s) to celebrate Christmas
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Jesus Christ
celebration of love
worship Jesus Christ
share love, be happy, try remember
the less privileged
big celebration of Lord Jesus Christ
Clothing/Decoration
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balloons
Christmas hats, cowboy hats
colorful clothes
people wearing dresses and t-shirts
warm weather, bright day