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How Africa celebrates the festive season

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Across Africa, the festive season is a vibrant celebration of community, heritage, and joy. In West Africa, cities like Lagos and Accra fill with returning diaspora, family gatherings, and cultural events, including masquerade performances replete with drumming and dance. In East Africa, people blend religious traditions with coastal holidays and festive safaris, enjoying seafood feasts, traditional coffee ceremonies, and cultural games. Southern Africa’s summer season brings beach outings, braais, and open-air feasts under sunny skies. Across the continent, North African celebrations mix New Year revelry with faith-based rituals, including Coptic Christmas in Egypt. Meanwhile, Central Africa emphasizes music, dance, and communal meals. Despite regional differences, Africa’s festive season unites the continent through warmth, celebration, and shared cultural expression.

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