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Christmas Celebrations in African Nations
Friday, January 15, 2010 8:57 No CommentsChristmas celebrations in African nations is characterized by much outdoor activity because the season often occurs during a time when the weather is pleasant. Using palm trees and participating in processions are also characteristic features of activities related to Christmas in many parts of Africa.
In South Africa, activities that occur outside during Christmas include [...]
Aboard the African Star
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:00 No CommentsAfter working on the book for more than a decade, Haley was stuck — and desperate
I just love to get out in the ocean. You are really out there, thinking in ways you haven’t thought before. The best writing I ever possibly could do was after The Digest helped me go to Africa and Europe, [...]
All You Need to Know Getting Married to an African Man
Saturday, January 9, 2010 8:56 No CommentsAny foreigner getting prepared to marry an African particularly a Nigerian however needs to know certain things about how marriage as an institution is considered in Africa (Nigeria). Marriage in Nigeria unlike what obtains in the western world is held very sacred by Nigerians, as a result is not taken to mean a contract. Once [...]