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It was written in benefit of Ethiopia, a Christian country since before the Anglo-Saxon invasion…
by earthboundkid 6y ago
It was written in benefit of Ethiopia, a Christian country since before the Anglo-Saxon invasion…
- 9nGQluzmnq3M 6y agoHowever, they actually don't know it's Christmas (elsewhere) on Dec 25, because the Ethiopian Orthodox Church follows the Coptic calendar and celebrates Christmas on January 7th.
- mhh__ 6y agoIt was written in 5 minutes on the back of a napkin by midge ure (and sort of Bob Geldof), the lyrics don't really matter. It was inspired by footage of and visits to (not sure on the chronology of Bob Geldof visiting) of thousands of dying children in tents - the idea was clearly the western idea of Christmas rather than the religious celebration. Small anecdote: When the British song (aforementioned) was written, the musicians went out for fish and chips and got back to work, whereas the American equivalent (We are the world) was apparently catered with an enormous near-banquet for the stars.
- opk 6y ago... the invading Anglo-Saxons were mostly pagans invading a Christian (thanks to Rome) country.