Ethiopian Easter which falls between 23-27th of April has many preparations and games especially by the rural part of the highlanders which is similar to Cricket, called Genna. Fasika (Easter) is celebrated after 55 days of severe Lent fasting. Orthodox Christians do not eat meat and dairy products for the whole 55 days. On Easter eve people go to church and celebrate with candles which are lit during a colorful Easter mass service which begins at about 6 PM and ends at about 3 AM. Everyone goes home to break the fast with the meat of chicken or lamb, slaughtered the previous night after 6 PM, accompanied with Injera Ethiopian national food and traditional drinks (Tella and Tej). Like Christmas, Easter is also a day of family re-union, an expression of good wishes with exchange of gifts.
