Kerimasi

Kerimasi is a Swahili word meaning "Christmas." It is used by Swahili speakers in East Africa, particularly in countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to refer to the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The word is often used in greetings, decorations, and other contexts associated with the Christmas season. Celebrations involving Kerimasi often incorporate both Christian religious traditions and local customs.