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Christmas Day in Samoa, celebrated on December 25th, is a significant holiday that reflects the country's strong Christian faith. Samoa was one of the last places in the world to be visited by Christian missionaries in the early 19th century, with the London Missionary Society establishing a presence around 1830. Since then, Christianity has become deeply ingrained in Samoan culture.
Church Services: Attending church is at the heart of Christmas celebrations. Many Samoans start their day with a special church service that often includes a reenactment of the nativity scene and choir performances.
Family Gatherings: Families come together to share large feasts that typically include traditional foods such as roasted pig, chicken, taro, and 'umu-cooked meals (a traditional earth oven cooking).
Gift-Giving: Exchanging gifts is common but tends to be more modest compared to Western standards.
Village Decorations: Villages are often decorated with Christmas lights and nativity scenes.
Carol Singing: Groups may go from house to house singing carols, known as 'kilikiti', which also refers to Samoan cricket games often played during the festive season.
On Christmas Day itself, after church services, people engage in:
Christmas in Samoa is less commercial than in many other countries and focuses more on religious reflection, community bonds, and cultural traditions.
