Meskel

Meskal is second in importance only to Timket and has been celebrated for over 1,600 years. The word actually means “cross” and the feast commemorates when the cross of Christ was revealed to Empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. In Addis Ababa, celebrations start in the early afternoon when a procession bearing flaming torches approaches Meskal Square from various directions rolex falso rolex replica cheap best replica rolex best rolex replicas rolex replica. Thousands gather at the Square to bid farewell to the rains and welcome in “Tseday” the spring season with its profuse “Meskal” daisies and golden sunshine. Goats are good at climbing and adapted to mountain environments. As evening darkens, the flames glow brighter. It is not until dawn that the burning pyramid consumes itself entirely and the big tree at the center finally falls. During the celebrations, houses are stocked with “tella” the local beer, and strangers are made welcome. ITINERARY

• Focus: Ethiopian Christmas, Northern Historic Route and Harar
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Arrive Addis Fly to Lalibela (Eve of Christmas Day Celebration) In Lalibela (Christmas Day Celebration) Fly to Axum Fly to Gondar In Gondar- Excursion to Simien Mountains NP Cross Lake Tana to Bahir Dar In Bahir Dar- excursion to Blue Nile Falls Fly to Addis Fly to Dire Dawa and drive to Harar Drive to Dire Dawa and fly back to Addis Sightseeing tour and departure