Igbo Culture And 6 Reason Why Ndigbo celebrates Christmas

Igbo Culture And 6 Reasons Why Ndigbo celebrates Christmas

Ndigbo are known for going back home every December to celebrate Christmas and New year, 9jaglover writes..

Just like the Chinese travels home during the Lunar year celebration, the Igbo finds it a pride to visit home every December.

Notably, Ndigbo rose from the ashes of civil war to become a great nation today.

Majority of homes in Igbo especially in late 20th centuries lived in the village before relocating to the city either for apprenticeship or education.

Specifically, we want to look at 6 Reasons Why Ndigbo Visit home every Christmas and New year.

1. Family Union; Christmas And New year is a very special time for Ndigbo to reunite after months and years of not seeing each other.

Moreover, this time is also used to evaluate the situations of their family members and those who needs assistance gets it.

2. Cultural Heritage: Ndigbo take pride in their culture. Just like we have different cultures in different communities like the Masquerades etc.

This holiday serves as a time to celebrate these great culture and everybody is expected to be around because of it’s uniqueness.

3. Business; Ndigbo are known for buying and selling. Another reason why it seems everybody unanimously loves Christmas and New year because it’s a time everybody leaves their business,go home to rest.

After working from January till November, Christmas serves as the time for holiday.

Markets are closed, this prompts many to go home.

4. Ceremony: Ndigbo are known for having high test when it comes to Wedding or Burial.

However, Christmas Holiday or the New Year holiday is the best time to fix such events because family and friends will always be available!.

Furthermore, the dry season plays a big role during this period.

5. Thanksgiving: Igbo people used this period to give thanks to the god they worship either in church or their family shrine.

6. Community Celebration: Igbo People use this year to organise their community ceremonies and it’s a time for merriment.