Gena (Christmas) falls on December 29 Ethiopian calendar (January 7 Gregorian calendar). Gena (Christmas) is celebrated after 43 days fasting known as Tsome Gahad (Advent), with a spectacular procession, which begins at 6 AM and lasts until 9 AM. After the mass service, people go home to break the fast with the meat of chicken or lamb or beef accompanied with injera and the traditional drinks (i.e., tella or tej).