Ethiopian Christmas (Ganna) is on 7th of January because Ethiopia follows Julian calendar. Julius Caesar introduced Julian calendar in 46 BC, having 365 days. Every fourth year would have 366 days.
In due course, Gregorian calendar became popular, but not among Orthodox Churches of Ethiopia.
- Obtained from January 2015 issue of Micro Voice monthly newsletter.
Source courtesy: www.whychristmas.com
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