The Eastern Orthodox faith don't practice Christmas every December 25. They have something about Feast of the Nativity -- probably closest to the Christian Christmas. So I'm just wondering if I were to greet someone of the East Orthodox faith a Merry Christmas, what is the equivalent greeting? Thank you!
2006-12-05 00:47:06 · 7 answers · asked by Tasyo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not Happy Holidays nor is it Happy Hannukah (which is Jewish)
2006-12-05 00:51:53 · update #1
I appreciate serious and real answers, please. Thank you!
2006-12-05 01:12:32 · update #2
I am Orthodox, and we absolutely use Merry Christmas. Christmas is a major source of celebration in the church. There is the religious fast from 11/15 to Christmas Eve, the Nativity season. No animal products or alcohol, with a couple exceptions on certain days. Some extra church services. Services are Christmas Eve around 10:30pm with a celebratory meal afterwards for the breaking of the fast. Then there is a continuation of the season until about January 7. No fasting during the post Nativity.
2006-12-05 01:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer orthodox i didnt comprehend they have fun christmas at a diverse date. clever tho, because of the fact all of the after christmas revenues are going on and that they could get presents greater value-effective. merry christmas
2016-10-04 21:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by kuhlmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what somebody's religion is. It's Merry Christmas. Christmas is about Christ our Lord and Saviour!
2006-12-05 01:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by echosparent 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just say to them Merry Christmas and YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD!
2006-12-05 00:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
easy, just say happy holidays or happy hannakua.
2006-12-05 00:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by baptist_teen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say, Have a nice day.
2006-12-05 01:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U say ''merry hoodala waga woo woo ''
2006-12-05 00:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋