It’s True. Ortodox Christians fast 40 days before Christmass, running from November 15 to December 24 (on the Gregorian calendar) or from November 28 to January 6 (for churches following the Julian calendar). It involves abstaining from red meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, and—at various times—fish, wine, and oil.
Christmass eve dinned is on December 24 (on the Gregorian calendar) or January 6 (for churches following the Julian calendar). So, unfortunatly, no Bacon on Christmas dinner.
Disclamer, I am not Christian but I live in Christian country.
It’s True. Ortodox Christians fast 40 days before Christmass, running from November 15 to December 24 (on the Gregorian calendar) or from November 28 to January 6 (for churches following the Julian calendar). It involves abstaining from red meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, and—at various times—fish, wine, and oil.
Christmass eve dinned is on December 24 (on the Gregorian calendar) or January 6 (for churches following the Julian calendar). So, unfortunatly, no Bacon on Christmas dinner.
Disclamer, I am not Christian but I live in Christian country.