Christmas in South Africa is very different from other parts of the world, especially the Northern Hemisphere. The truth about why Christians around the world commemorate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ remains the same, but the manner in which we do this differs immensely.

We don’t have the snow, the reindeer or the cosy fires but we do have the sun, the Bokke and the braai fires!

All different cultures in South Africa celebrate Christmas in their own ways too, which makes us a unique rainbow nation.

In our recipes section we have presented some typically South African dessert ideas to serve after your festive meal. We also give you some homegrown guidelines for planting and maintaining your November
garden.