I am still in the very beginning phase of learning about Ethiopian traditions/celebrations.
There is an Ethiopian festival that is celebrated in Ethiopia on September 17 and September 27 in our country (according to our calendar). It is the celebration of the Finding of the True Cross. There is lots of eating, dancing, and the lighting of a huge bonfire in the evening. The celebration is called Meskel.
In the 4th century, Empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great found 3 crosses buried. One was the True Cross that Jesus Christ was crucifed on. She took pieces of the True Cross and distributed them to all the churches, including the Ethiopian church. This piece was then brought back to Ethiopia and later buried at the mountain of Gishen Mariam monastery in Wollo region. The monastery also has a book that has this whole story recorded.
If there's anyone in the Columbus, Ohio area that would like to attend Meskel, please let me know and I will give you information.
God Bless..
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