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Christmas celebrations in Greece officially last for 14 days, starting on Christmas Eve and ending on Epiphany (6 January) with the ‘Great Blessing of Water’. Following the Gregorian calendar, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on 25 December.
8 Ιουν 2024 · Embarking on a journey through the festive traditions of an Orthodox Greek Christmas unveils a tapestry that transcends time, seamlessly weaving together ancient customs and contemporary celebrations to create a vibrant and culturally rich experience.
3 Ιαν 2018 · Learn about the history and significance of the 12 days of Christmas in the Greek Orthodox Church, from the Nativity to the Baptism of Christ. Discover the saints, events and traditions that mark this festal period of joy and celebration.
In the Orthodox Church the Feast of Christmas is called by various names including “The Nativity” and “The Incarnation.” Preceding the Nativity, a 40-day period of preparation known as Advent or the Nativity Fast is observed for forty days beginning on November 15.
7 Ιαν 2022 · Orthodox Christmas traditions. Getty Images. In Greece, some Christians celebrate by jumping into a freezing river to catch a wooden cross. All members of the Orthodox Church begin a period of...
In the Orthodox Church the Feast of Christmas is called by various names including “The Nativity” and “The Incarnation.” Preceding the Nativity, a 40-day period of preparation known as Advent or the Nativity Fast is observed for forty days beginning on November 15.
29 Νοε 2022 · The Nativity according to the flesh of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, also called Christmas, is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on December 25.
