How is Christmas celebrated in Greece?

Lighted boats, roast pork and gingerbread are all the reasons for a Greek Christmas. Following the Gregorian calendar, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on December 25. But as soon as December arrives, the festivities begin: Homes are decorated and the smell of Christmas goodies is in the air.

What day is Christmas in Greece?

25 Dec
Christmas Day celebrations

What food does Greece eat at Christmas?

A guide to Greek Christmas food

• Avgolemono Soup (Egg Lemon Chicken Soup) Avgolemono is a very common dish that is enjoyed all year round – not just at Christmas.
• Stuffed cabbage leaves.
• Melomakarona.
• Kourabiedes.
• Dips.
• Christopsomo (or Bread of Christ)
• Pork.

Is Christmas a holiday in Greece?

According to Greek law, every Sunday of the year is a holiday … National holidays.

What are the most popular Christmas traditions in Greece?

Lighted boats, roast pork and gingerbread are all the reasons for a Greek Christmas. Folklore expert Evangelos Karamenes spoke to Culture Trip about the most popular Greek Christmas traditions that have survived the centuries.

What are some of the major holidays in Greece?

1. 2. March is Saint Theodore's day. 2 March 19 is Crysanthos Day. March 3rd 25th Independence Day The Greek National Jubilee and a major religious holiday with military parades in the major cities. This celebrates Greece's victory in the War of Independence…

Christmas celebrations in Greece officially last for 14 days, starting on Christmas Eve and ending on Epiphany (January 6) with the 'Great Blessing of Water'. Following the Gregorian calendar, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on December 25.

What traditions can only Greeks understand?

Traditions that only Greeks can understand 1 name days 2 first day of the month 3 evil eye (Mati) 4 spitting 5 naming 6 saint's day celebration 7 plate smashing 8 Christmas boat 9 Martis 10 Tuesday the 13th.