I am so happy it will be Christmas in a few hours. I can bet that you have a chicken locked up somewhere or a frozen food stacked up for the Christmas celebration. Christmas means a lot to many people, especially Christians who use it for thanksgiving and celebrating with loved ones. On the African continent, the religious celebration comes with a different twist - a blend of seasonal traditions and old culture. Some of our stories this week give insight into what traditions shape Christmas in different parts of Africa and the Nigerian tradition of gift-giving. Aside from the religious significance of Christmas, it’s also the start of a countdown to a new year. And with the new year comes the plan for many businesses to expand beyond their immediate territory. However, venturing into new markets could be challenging in Africa. Business owners often have to scale through the hurdles of language diversity, policies, and cultural nuances of different regions. In the newsletter, is Tola Onayemi's chat with Ventures Africa on how Norebase is helping businesses to start, scale, and operate in 54 African countries seamlessly. Enjoy.Adekunle AgbetiloyeStaff Writer, Ventures Africa.