Eastern Christmas

[SEVERUSMAX]

Yes, certain folks in the world don't celebrate Christmas until January 6, due to the Eastern Orthodox calendar. I just thought that I would wish you guys, if there are any of you here, a Merry Christmas to you, so you don't feel left out.

 

[matriarch]

It's not really Christmas, it's Epiphany:

....... a Christian feast intended to celebrate the 'shining forth' or revelation of God to mankind in human form, in the person of Jesus. The observance had its origins in the eastern Christian churches, and included:

the birth of Jesus;
the visit of the Magi, or Wise Men (traditionally named Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar) who arrived in Bethlehem;
and all of Jesus' childhood events, up to his baptism in the Jordan by John the Baptist.

The date of the feast was fixed on January 6.

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[Selena_Kitt]

But it's the thought that counts, Sev.

 

[drksideofthemoon]

веселого Різдва!

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

It's not really Christmas, it's Epiphany:

....... a Christian feast intended to celebrate the 'shining forth' or revelation of God to mankind in human form, in the person of Jesus. The observance had its origins in the eastern Christian churches, and included:

the birth of Jesus;
the visit of the Magi, or Wise Men (traditionally named Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar) who arrived in Bethlehem;
and all of Jesus' childhood events, up to his baptism in the Jordan by John the Baptist.

The date of the feast was fixed on January 6.

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Yes, that's the term that they use, but it's roughly equivalent, was my point. Thank you for explaining it further. Anyway, I didn't want any Eastern Orthodox people here to feel left out.

 

[HeyNonnyNonny]

And while we're at it, a very happy eid-al-adha to any Muslim Litizens

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

And while we're at it, a very happy eid-al-adha to any Muslim Litizens

That's a new one, but sure. I make a point of respecting everyone's faith or lack thereof. It's a matter of principle and manners.

 

[matriarch]

Yes, that's the term that they use, but it's roughly equivalent, was my point. Thank you for explaining it further. Anyway, I didn't want any Eastern Orthodox people here to feel left out.

It's also our western Twelfth Night, the time we should be taking down all the christmas decorations and paraphenalia. Never really seen the connection.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

It's also our western Twelfth Night, the time we should be taking down all the christmas decorations and paraphenalia. Never really seen the connection.

That makes two of us, darling.

 

[Goldie Munro]

In Spain the main gift giving day is 6th Jan - the Festival of the Kings its called. Maybe had sumfing to do with the Three Wise Men?

Christmas Eve is their big family day before this when EVERYTHING (almost) shuts down- leaving poor tourists nothing but bad bread and ham and cheese for a hotel room picnic.

I'm not bitter really I'm not.

 

[Liar]

The two most commonly held positions among bible scholars for when Jesus really was born (according to the bible, that is) seems to be either beginning of April or somewhere in mid-September.

So we're all way off.

 

[minsue]

The two most commonly held positions among bible scholars for when Jesus really was born (according to the bible, that is) seems to be either beginning of April or somewhere in mid-September.

So we're all way off.

Blaspheeeeeeemer!!!!!

 

[Selena_Kitt]

The two most commonly held positions among bible scholars for when Jesus really was born (according to the bible, that is) seems to be either beginning of April or somewhere in mid-September.

So we're all way off.

I wish we knew for sure... I'd love to do his astrological chart.

 

[deathlynx]

I wish we knew for sure... I'd love to do his astrological chart.

Ironically it's the description of the stars that's one of the things which suggests the time...well, that and the fact that census was taken in the spring...

Speaking as someone raised Greek Orthadox, we never celebrated this, just the normal Christmas...well, to be honet we did go to church for this, but the focus was still on Christmas itself...

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Ironically it's the description of the stars that's one of the things which suggests the time...well, that and the fact that census was taken in the spring...

Speaking as someone raised Greek Orthadox, we never celebrated this, just the normal Christmas...well, to be honet we did go to church for this, but the focus was still on Christmas itself...

Interesting.....I guess it all depends on the family....I knew this Greek immigrant woman who celebrated it on the 6th...if I recall correctly. She ran the cafe that I frequented a lot in Phoenix. Excellent souvlaki, by the way.

 

[deathlynx]

Interesting.....I guess it all depends on the family....I knew this Greek immigrant woman who celebrated it on the 6th...

True that...Although my grandparents (my Yaya and Papou) were first generation Americans, they tried very hard to acclimate, including not even speaking Greek around their kids...So quite likely they simply celebrated when everyone else did to fit in...

if I recall correctly. She ran the cafe that I frequented a lot in Phoenix. Excellent souvlaki, by the way.

Quite right...ever notice that most "[Town name] House of Pizza" are owned by Greeks? At least in the Northeast...

Although pet peave..."Gyro", when seen on a menu, is pronounced "Hee-row" (HEro)...If you can roll the "r" so much the better

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

True that...Although my grandparents (my Yaya and Papou) were first generation Americans, they tried very hard to acclimate, including not even speaking Greek around their kids...So quite likely they simply celebrated when everyone else did to fit in...

Quite right...ever notice that most "[Town name] House of Pizza" are owned by Greeks? At least in the Northeast...

Although pet peave..."Gyro", when seen on a menu, is pronounced "Hee-row" (HEro)...If you can roll the "r" so much the better

Yes, I noticed that she didn't like it pronounced "ji-ro". Whatever it's supposed to be pronounced, it's good stuff, were the Greek chicken salad and the baklava. Maybe it's the feta cheese, but that doesn't explain my fondness for baklava...that's just the walnuts and honey.

 

[deathlynx]

Honey and feta, the two staples of Greek cooking...well add lamb to that...
I've never been all that fond of baklava...Msotly because too many places drown it in honey in order for it to keep long enough...my parents make it in large batches and it's great right out of the oven...Unfortunately, as theirs isn't drenched in honey, it does tend to dry out within a day or so...

Incidentally, I have recipies for pretty much any Greek dish anyone would want...just get in touch with me and I'll see about it...or maybe I'll add a few to my "Booth in the middle of Nowhere" thread...Hmmm...not a bad idea, it's been a little slow recently...

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Honey and feta, the two staples of Greek cooking...well add lamb to that...
I've never been all that fond of baklava...Msotly because too many places drown it in honey in order for it to keep long enough...my parents make it in large batches and it's great right out of the oven...Unfortunately, as theirs isn't drenched in honey, it does tend to dry out within a day or so...

Incidentally, I have recipies for pretty much any Greek dish anyone would want...just get in touch with me and I'll see about it...or maybe I'll add a few to my "Booth in the middle of Nowhere" thread...Hmmm...not a bad idea, it's been a little slow recently...

Interesting tidbit about the honey. Homemade baklava sounds really nice, though I'd have to remember to eat it BEFORE it can dry out. Not likely to be a problem though, especially since I got my gf hooked on the stuff.

 

[deathlynx]

Interesting tidbit about the honey. Homemade baklava sounds really nice, though I'd have to remember to eat it BEFORE it can dry out. Not likely to be a problem though, especially since I got my gf hooked on the stuff.

Your wish has been granted!

Check it out Sev...Greek Recipies...I started with Baklava since it seems to be such a favorite, but I shall be adding more over time...

I take requests for what people want to learn to make...

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Your wish has been granted!

Check it out Sev...Greek Recipies...I started with Baklava since it seems to be such a favorite, but I shall be adding more over time...

I take requests for what people want to learn to make...

Thank you, bud. Very cool.