The Game of Ganna / Gänna
Ethiopia Hockey

While many people may indulge in a little sport or game activity during Christmas, those in Ethiopia have a wild tradition with the dangerous ball and stick game, Ganna. While also the name for their Christmas, Ganna is a game that the biblical shepherds played when they first heard of the Jesus’ birth. The balls, made from leather or wood have potential to knock players out and the goals, which can be placed in far off locations can see the game scoreless through the entire day.