If you're in Africa during Christmas, you're likely going to end up eating like royalty. Most African countries, including Tanzania and South Africa, have a feast on Christmas Day.

While some traditions echo the global Christmas spirit, others stand out with distinctly local flair. Here are 10 South African Christmas traditions you might not know about: 1.

On the day after Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated. ... The original "turkeys" were guinea fowl native to Africa, ...

As each personality shares their distinctive Christmas traditions, it becomes clear that the true spirit of the festive season lies in the love, laughter, and togetherness that fills South African ...

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. ... its first day coincides with the Day After Christmas, ...

Here are 10 South African Christmas traditions you might not know about: 1. Braai instead of roast dinners For many, Christmas in South Africa is all about the braai.