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Niger Christmas is celebrated in the truest spirit in accordance with the faith of the Christian religion in Niger. Though 80 percent of the Niger population is comprised of the Islam religion, the Christians form the next big number. Since Niger was powered by the French before Niger gained its independence in 1960, the Niger Christmas form a part of the tradition of the country. The Easter, Easter Monday and the Christmas Day are the official holidays in the calendar of Niger.
Like in other nations, the Christmas in Niger is celebrated on 25th December. The Christians are geared up for the holy festival of Christmas in Niger from the Eve of the Christmas Day. The Christian communities decorate the streets with colorful papers and balloons. The supermarkets of Niger sell items from flowers, toys, clothes to commemorate the festival of Christmas. The flowers are especially imported from European nations by the supermarket stores. It is a tradition of the Niger Christians to decorate their homes with flowers on the Christmas Day.
The Christmas tree forms a part of the decor of the Christian homes on the special day of Christmas. The Christmas tree with a handful of gifts is a source of attraction for the children in Niger. The Santa Claus in their trademark attire greets the children the best wishes of the Christmas. On the day of Christmas, the religious Christians in Niger pay a visit to the local churches to offer prayers.
The fruits and meat form the main items of the culinary art on the dinner tables on the day of Christmas. Even Muslim families are invited in the Christian homes on this auspicious occasion. The Niger Christmas thus helps in the formation of an ambiance of harmony.
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