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Christmas in Ghana

Expat Look at Holidays in Africa

So many people have been asking us about Christmas in Ghana and the Christmas traditions in Ghana versus in America. And we have to tell you… the holidays in Africa are a little different than the holidays in the US.

Check out this video where we talk about the 10 things you should know about Christmas in Ghana and break some bad news to those of you planning on moving here who love the most wonderful time of the year.

What holiday traditions are most important to you at Christmas?


📍 RESOURCE LIST 📍

🥚 EMPOWER

If you are still SAVING UP for your move, then the EMPOWER app is a MUST! It will help you keep track of expenses and start building a nest egg. They also have a ton of services too!

🧬️ LIVING DNA

As far as DNA, Living DNA is super affordable (and they have regular sales) plus they offer the most detailed information for African heritage, including a breakdown of 72 distinct regions! We hope you are from West Africa!

💰 WORLD REMIT

Be sure to download and sign up with WORLD REMIT so you can transfer money to yourself when you get to GHANA (also works for mobile money)!

🦈 SURF SHARK VPN

We use Surf Shark to get American TV and access websites that we need for work but are blocked because of the African ISP address. If you need internet access to certain sites or just like your Netflix, believe me, this is worth every penny. Use our link and get 30 days FREE!

👕 NOOKED STREETWEAR

Love Tony’s Shirts? We love Nooked Streetwear. Ghana shirts for Ghana Lovers!

📞 GOOGLE FI

We use Google phone services when we travel internationally. It keeps our US phone number working and lets us stay in touch with friends, work and family.

MOVING ESSENTIALS

Plug Adaptor: https://amzn.to/3lqAWRS

Pocket Charger: https://amzn.to/2YIn6jP

Microfiber Towels: https://amzn.to/38Ss7KR


CONNECT WITH EXPAT LIFE

Be sure to check out our closed Facebook Group (for anyone moving to Ghana specifically):

Find us on social media by following us here:

☑️ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpatLifeGhana

☑️ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Expat-Life-Ghana-104312118005115/

☑️ INSTAGRAM: @ExpatLifeGhana

☑️ WEBSITE: https://www.ExpatLifeGhana.com

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