Zambia is a very religious, heavily Christian country. There is very little commercialism there, but an emphasis on the religious aspect. Many churches in Zambia have nativity plays and a crib in the church. One or two days before Christmas, Zambians like to go caroling around the local streets for charity.

On Christmas day, children are encouraged to bring a present to church for children who are in hospital or might not get a present because they are less fortunate. After church, on Christmas day, it is a custom that all the children go to one house and all the adults go to another house to have a party and to eat! I was privileged to attend a wedding in Zambia in September and... more