Indeed Haloween is not a siginficant event in South Africa (it really only is in America as far as I know). Our big hollidays are generally the Christian feasts of Christmas and Easter. Also New Year and that period is the time that most South Africans go on vacation. We also have some other historically based holidays, making up around ten public holidays in the year. The day that we use to indulge our national passion for the barbeque or "braai" as it is known locally is Heritage Day on 24th September. It has become known informally as National Braai Day, and is the day for friends and family to get together around the charcoal.

If you have some new and interesting ways of working with a barbeque then it may l be welcome - but beware the the guys are generally in charge of the cooking, and they are quite set in their ways!

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Thank you, I did realize braais are a 'guys' thing, but I looove cooking and I sure can't be inside as I saw in some get togethers I went while in SA before...I am planning on 'introducing' my own festive culture now that my home is going to be there.
Good to know what you usually celebrate, that way I could plan ahead :) thanks for the info.

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