We have decided to stay in Georgia for Christmas this year. I think it will give us another opportunity to get to know more about the Georgian culture and its people.
The vast majority of the population is Orthodox Christian. Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the year. In the Orthodox world, the old Julian calendar is still used, meaning that Christmas falls on January the 7th. Leading up to the 7th people often fast for 40 days, no meat, dairy or eggs and of course no alcohol, which is the most difficult part for most of the male population in Georgia. On the 7th after attending a church service a supra or feast begins.
Wow how amazing, The structures are huge and I bet they look fantastic lit up. How wonderful for you all to be there enjoying such a different culture wspecially at Christmas time. Are you going to do that fasting thing because like that sounds way hard...40 days? You could quite possible die in that time!:) Shit I couldn't do it mate, no chocolate. You know I'm always up for purchasing a box of chocolates at this time of the year and eating almost the whole box with you guys in your lounge! Good luck if you do follow that tradition though.
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