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?
- 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?
- The Epiphany celebration held on January 19-20, commemorating the baptism of Jesus with ritual water blessings.
- When is Enkutatash celebrated?
- September 11, marking the Ethiopian New Year in the Ge'ez calendar with feasting and gift-giving.
- What is Gena in Ethiopian tradition?
- Ethiopian Christmas, celebrated on January 7, featuring family gatherings and special meals.
- What is injera?
- A spongy sourdough flatbread made from teff flour that serves as both a plate and utensil in Ethiopian cuisine.
- What is doro wat?
- A spicy Ethiopian chicken stew with hard-boiled eggs, onions, and spices like berbere and niter kibbeh.
- What is the Ethiopian coffee ceremony called?
- Buna (ቡና), a social ritual where coffee is roasted, ground, and served in small cups with incense.
- What is tej?
- An Ethiopian honey wine traditionally served at celebrations and aged in clay containers.
- What is gursha in Ethiopian culture?
- A gesture of affection and respect where one person feeds another by hand during meals.
- What does selam mean in Amharic?
- Hello or peace, the primary greeting in the language.
- What is dula in Ethiopian society?
- A reciprocal work tradition where community members gather to help with labor-intensive tasks like harvesting or building.
- What does Habesha refer to?
- 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?
- A rectangular woven cotton shawl with colorful stripes worn as formal attire by men and women.
- What is the netela in Ethiopian culture?
- 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?
- A traditional alcoholic beverage made from barley or grains, often brewed at home and served at social gatherings.
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