In Congo the preparations for Christmas begin when the group to prepare the Annual Christmas pagan is chosen. Early in the morning on Christmas day, carolers start walking to and fro the village. They sing popular carols every where, on the streets and in the houses. When they go back home, important for them is to prepare their cloths for the church service. They always wear there the most beautiful cloths that they have.

The most important part of the church service is the love offering. This is the gift that people can gift in honor of Jesus. Everyone who attends the service has to bring his gift to Christ. No one can attend the service without laying down his gift. After the service the people go back to their houses and prepare tables in front of their houses. They invite friends and relatives to share their food with.

In South Africa Christmas is a summer holiday. The summer brings there many flowers and sunny days. The people there celebrate the holiday in absolutely different conditions according to the people who live in Europe, where it is cold winter in December. In stead of snow in the gardens, the South Africans enjoy the beautiful flowers that are in their full pride at this time of the year. On Christmas Eve the carolers make their round. On Christmas morning is held the church service. The houses are decorated with pine branches, and the kids hang up their stockings for Santa Clause.

The Christmas dinner usually is out side and includes roasted turkey or mince pies, yellow rice with vegetables, piper hats, crackers and plum pudding. After the dinner the kids can play out side or the whole family goes swimming and goes back in the evening. Boxing Day is also a public holiday and people usually spend it out side. This is a day or real relaxation there.