A unique fact about Christmas in Lesotho is that it coincides with the summer holidays. With the advent of December, the southern summer enjoys glorious days of bright sunshine that tempt one and all to hit the pristine sun kissed beaches or scenic river banks and cool shaded mountain slopes. During Christmas in Lesotho, the holiday season in the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho reaches its zenith and sees a number of locals and tourists camping in popular picnic spots across the country. At this time of the year, fun is in the air as it is the holiday season, when all the schools and most of the offices remain closed and people are in a jovial mood and like to get together with friends and family.
If you are planning to spend your Christmas in Lesotho, it is advisable that you make all your ticket and hotel bookings in advance to enjoy a hassle free holiday. Those coming to Lesotho from the countries in Northern hemisphere will be delighted to see a chromatic hue of blooming flowers that grow here during this time of the year. It will be quite a change to see some of the most beautiful varieties of cultivated and wild flowers blossoming here as compared to the pale snowfall in the Northern hemisphere.
Christmas Eve in Lesotho:
On Christmas Eve, a number of carolers make a round of their cities and towns. In some large cities, Christmas Eve celebrations are also marked by "Carols by Candlelight" and special shows and performances are held for the entertainment of the locals and tourists alike. On the morning of Christmas, church services are held throughout the country.
Christmas Celebrations in Lesotho Homes:
Christmas is a popular festival in Lesotho. To celebrate this festival, most homes are decorated with pine branches, and have a fully decked Christmas fir placed in a corner of the house. The Christmas fir placed in the homes is surrounded with presents for the children. Most children in Lesotho hang up their stockings for presents from Father Christmas on Christmas Eve. The traditional Christmas dinner in Lesotho mostly comprises of either turkey, roast beef and mince pies or suckling pig, yellow rice with raisins, vegetables and plum pudding.
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