Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Christmas Day (Orthodox) in Egypt.
History & Origins of Christmas Day (Orthodox)
Christmas Day (Orthodox) commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar, which runs 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar. Celebrated primarily by Eastern Orthodox Christian communities in Egypt, Greece, Russia, and Eastern Europe, the holiday has deep liturgical and historical roots dating back to the Byzantine Empire.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Observances include a strict 40-day advent fast ending on Christmas Eve, attending a beautiful candlelit midnight liturgy in cathedrals, and hosting festive family feasts featuring traditional meat dishes and holiday breads.
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