Ghanaians look back on Christmas memories that have stayed with them

Source: MyJoyOnline · 2026-11-05T11:14:03.000Z · World

From childhood surprises and a first trip abroad to simple family gatherings, some Ghanaians have Christmas memories that have remained special to them over the years. As part of our Christmas series, we spoke to people about the celebrations and experiences from their past that they still remember fondly. For Kate Quayeson, Christmas as a child was a time to look forward to new shoes, dresses and other treats from her mother. She recalled how her mother would use a broom to measure her legs before buying her Christmas shoes, often choosing a bigger size so she could wear them the following year. “My mother will use broom to measure my leg. Then she'll go and buy a shoe that is bigger than my size, maybe like for the next year or something,” she said.

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