Christmas For Greek Orthodox. View of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, with Christmas decorations, and a Kalikantzari, mischievous goblins of Greek folklore, are said to roam the earth during the 12 days of Christmas, adding an element of myth and mystery to the celebrations During the Christmas season, Greek Orthodox Christians observe a period of fasting known as the Nativity Fast, which lasts for 40 days leading up to Christmas Day
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Folklore expert Evangelos Karamenes spoke to Culture Trip about the most popular Greek Christmas traditions to have survived the centuries Greek Orthodox Christmas celebrations run from December 25 to January 6 and are full of joy and tradition
Greek Orthodox Christmas 2021
Kalikantzari, mischievous goblins of Greek folklore, are said to roam the earth during the 12 days of Christmas, adding an element of myth and mystery to the celebrations Christmas traditions in Greece officially last for 14 days On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas! It is the day Archangel Gabriel announces the Incarnation of Christ, saying.
Greek Orthodox Christmas. Starting on Christmas Eve and ending on Epiphany (January 6) with the 'Great Blessing of Water' According to the Gregorian calendar, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on December 25
Christmas Tree, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth Stock Image Image of. Orthodox Christmas is not merely a day of celebration but the culmination of a 40-day fast known as the Nativity Fast. However, it's important to note that the Greek Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar, so Christmas falls on December 25th of the Julian calendar, which is January 7th of the Gregorian calendar.