How to celebrate Christmas in Egypt

Christmas in Egypt: How to Make your Christmas Unforgettable 

Christmas in Egypt is celebrated in different ways, fusing in customs as well as the historical aspect of that geographic area. Egypt is rich in history and has some of the most popular vacation spots, majorly her culture, making it easy to integrate celebratory practices. In comparison to some foreign Ethan Christmas celebrations, Christmas in Egypt is not as widely observed owing to its cultural perception. For those bored with the usual presents and feasts and wishing to experience something different, there is always an option to go on Egypt Christmas tours, which grant one a chance to appreciate the many wonders within the borders of the country while on a holiday.

Christmas happiness in Egypt is experienced more in some cities like Cairo and Alexandria due to local practices and foreign dictations during the festive seasons. From sightseeing and visiting ancient temples to indulging in traditional Egyptian cuisine on holidays, the immersive experience of celebrating the seasons is endless with an exploration of this great country. You’re just supposed to feel the festive spirit of the world everywhere in Cairo.

Cairo, the largest city and the capital city of Egypt, hosts Christmas celebrations, inter alia. In this period, the streets and malls are decorated with small sparkling lights and Christmas trees. Some of the local churches, including St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Coptic Church of St. George, still celebrate Christmas with the people, including the holding of the midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Egypt New Year can add to the enjoyment of these religious celebrations and also enable one to appreciate the amazing Coptic cultures.

Enjoy moments with the History at Christmas festivals

It is not simply the polarization of the Christian Christmas with Egyptian fun but also the promotion of the Christmas imagery of Egypt and Northern African cities by such media outlets as Al Arabiya. The historical attractions of Egypt, such as the pyramids of Giza and the temples in Luxor, provide great scenery for the holiday celebrations. Also, you can think of having a holiday dinner admiring the Sphinx or taking a Nile Cruise while having your Egypt New Year celebration. Egypt Tours designs schedules to ensure visiting these famous attractions during the Christmas holiday, hence creating a discovery session accompanied by the Yuletide celebrations. 

The Wonderful Taste of the Egyptian Cuisine during Christmas 

Picking the most important aspect of any festivity, it is impossible to deny the prominent place of food in people’s celebrations; the same concerns Egyptian Christmas. The traditional foods of Egypt are delicious and a rich blend that summarizes the rich culture of this country. Many special meals are prepared using a combination of traditional Egyptian foods and other foods traditional to other celebrations. For instance, Fattah, which includes rice and meat; Koshari, which is lentil-based but contains pasta; and Basbousa, which is a sweet semolina cake. Most Egypt Christmas tours embrace food trips and as such, travelers are privileged to taste these origins and learn their cultural importance.

Feel the Flavours of the Egyptian Culture on Christmas 

As earlier stated, the observance of Christmas in Egypt, although a publicly celebrated holiday, varies by region and community. The Coptic calendar celebration of Christmas begins on January 7th, and for this, they practice a 43-day fasting, which they refer to as Advent. This is usually done according to the tradition when, on Christmas Eve, a festive supper is prepared. On the other hand, the New Year’s festival is celebrated on 31 December every year with fun-making, parties, fireworks, etc. The tradition of listening to music creates an energetic spirit all over the country. Traveling at this time is also an opportunity to meet warm and welcoming Egyptians when people back home are stressed out trying to prepare for Christmas Eve dinners.

A Christmas Celebration Like None Other

An Egyptian Christmas trip is a perfect combination of historical sites and masterpieces, enthusiastic people, and typical Christmas time. The country endowed with history throughout the year enhances the beauty of the holiday season either while in the pyramids of Giza or while taking a Nile cruise. This Egypt Christmas tour package is meant for discovering the very atmosphere of Christmas in Egypt, plus exploring the legendary monuments and contemporary celebrations. Those who embark on holiday hunting must consider Egypt, as this is where happiness represents the holiday season in addition to offering trips exploring the customs of different people.

It can be seen and felt all over—the towering ancient Catholic churches of Cairo offering midnight specials and the markets with their different varieties of Christmas specialties and trinkets. The feeling of the new year in Egypt is even more special, coupled with the New Year’s celebration that comes with fireworks, music, and very energetic parties throughout the large cities. Christmas and New Year are excellent for tourists who would like to do something extraordinary or even leave a strong impression for a lifetime. 

Sightseeing of archeological importance, a friendly environment, and picturesque Christmas-associated tourism opportunities are estimated to attract a significant number of tourists desiring to have some extra adrenalin dose in their festive time. Take a Christmas holiday in this enchanting country, which combines new year celebration with stunning history, providing a unique opportunity to spend the new year in Egypt.

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