Christmas in the Savannah
Traditional Christmas food consists of fried rice with chicken, fufu (dough made from ground cassava of plantains) with light soup and fish, fried dough nuts and fruit juice. It is interesting to note that although Abina’s family prepares these scrumptious treats for Christmas, her favourite food remains Jollof rice (a stew made with rice, chilli peppers) with chicken, and Tuo-Zaafi (dough made from maize or cassava flour) with goat meat.
With her belly full, Abina plays local games like Oware (a board game using pebbles for two players) and ludo (a board game for two or four players) with her friends. She also participates in the SOS families dancing competition organized by the village director. The families later go out to the theme park to have fun and to picnic.
Abina is always looking forward to Christmas each year, she loves this joyous occasion and can’t wait to do it all over again.
*Name changed to protect the identity of the child.