Ethiopian cultural customs, holidays, and etiquette vocabulary tied to the Amharic language, one custom or term per card.
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- What is Meskel?
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A major Christian festival celebrating the finding of the True Cross, observed on September 27-28 with bonfires and prayers.- What is Timkat in Ethiopian culture?
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The Epiphany celebration held on January 19-20, commemorating the baptism of Jesus with ritual water blessings.- When is Enkutatash celebrated?
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September 11, marking the Ethiopian New Year in the Ge'ez calendar with feasting and gift-giving.- What is Gena in Ethiopian tradition?
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Ethiopian Christmas, celebrated on January 7, featuring family gatherings and special meals.- What is injera?
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A spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour that serves as both a plate and utensil in Ethiopian cuisine.- What is doro wat?
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A spicy Ethiopian chicken stew with hard-boiled eggs, onions, and spices like berbere and niter kibbeh.- What is the Ethiopian coffee ceremony called?
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Buna (ቡና), a social ritual where coffee is roasted, ground, and served in small cups with incense.- What is tej?
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An Ethiopian honey wine traditionally served at celebrations and aged in clay containers.- What is gursha in Ethiopian culture?
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A gesture of affection and respect where one person feeds another by hand during meals.- What does selam mean in Amharic?
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Hello or peace, the primary greeting in the language.- What is dula in Ethiopian society?
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A reciprocal work tradition where community members gather to help with labor-intensive tasks like harvesting or building.- What does Habesha refer to?
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An ethnic and cultural umbrella term for the main peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea, including Amharas and Tigrayans.- What is the shamma in Ethiopian dress?
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A rectangular woven cotton shawl with colorful stripes worn as formal attire by men and women.- What is the netela in Ethiopian culture?
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A long fringed shawl worn by women over the shoulders and around the body as formal or everyday dress.- What is tella in Ethiopian tradition?
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A traditional alcoholic beverage made from barley or grains, often brewed at home and served at social gatherings.
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