{"id":176083,"date":"2021-12-03T17:44:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T12:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=176083"},"modified":"2024-11-08T13:28:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T07:58:00","slug":"christmas-in-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/christmas-in-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Christmas In Egypt And Familiarise Yourself With The Unusual Egyptian Traditions In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holding the dignity of houses the great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt is a wonderful destination loaded with a rich heritage and cultural significance. Christmas is considered to be the most magical time of the year, and what a better way to celebrate it than spending Christmas in Egypt<\/strong> since the country boasts a rich architecture, history and culture. But, did you know that it is also famous for its unique traditions that are carried out during Christmas time? Egypt is considered to be a holy place as it is believed that the Holy Family spent time in Egypt with the infant Jesus.<\/p>\n

Fun Facts About Christmas In Egypt<\/h2>\n
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Every nook and corner in Egypt is decorated on Christmas with lights, Christmas trees, and the usual Christmas decorations. Here are a few facts about Christmas in Egypt we thought you\u2019d like to know:<\/p>\n

1. Christmas in Egypt is celebrated on January 7 annually.
2. Egyptians also fast for a period of 43 days, which is also known as \u201clent fasting\u201d, which starts from November 25th-January 6th.
3. During this fast, they only consume vegan items which exclude any meat or dairy products such as chicken, beef, milk, cheese, and eggs.
4. On Christmas day people distribute \u201cZalabya\u201d (donuts) and \u201cBouri\u201d (Mullet Fish) to the poor.
5. In Egypt, Santa Claus is called Baba Noel, which means Father Christmas.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong>Egyptian Monuments\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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