Ghanaians hold on to cherished food traditions as Christmas approaches
Families in Ghana are preparing traditional meals for the upcoming Christmas season. These dishes are seen as a way to bring families together and keep customs alive. Some households are worried about the rising cost of food and festive preparations. Daniel Thompson noted that his family will continue to make eba because it is affordable.
As Christmas approaches, families are preparing to celebrate the festive season with meals that bring them together and keep cherished food traditions alive. For many households, Christmas is not just about the celebrations but also the special dishes that have become part of their family traditions. Yet, with the cost of food and festive preparations often a concern, some families are finding ways to maintain their favourite meals without giving up what makes the season special. Speaking in a Christmas series exploring the foods families cannot do without during the festive season, Daniel Thompson said his family would continue preparing eba, describing it as an affordable meal. He said the family might switch from yellow gari to white gari to manage costs, but eba would remain part of their Christmas menu.