Christmas Eve in Romania ― Date, History, and Details

Christmas Eve in Romania

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History of Christmas Eve in Romania and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Christmas Eve is the night before Christmas, December 24, in Romania. Families typically gather together for a large dinner and exchange gifts. The dinner often includes traditional Romanian dishes such as sarmale (stuffed cabbage leaves), tochitura (a stew made with pork and vegetables), and cozonac (a sweet bread). After dinner, people attend Midnight Mass or stay up all night to welcome Santa Claus and the arrival of Christmas Day.