What do greek people eat on Christmas?

Christmas (Christougenna in Greek) is one of the most important holidays in Greece. It is celebrated with great fervor and joy.

On Christmas Eve (Paramoni Christougennon in Greek), families gather to prepare the Christmas meal. The traditional Christmas dinner in Greece is roast pork or lamb, served with potatoes and vegetables. Other popular Christmas dishes include:

* Baklava: A rich and flaky pastry filled with chopped nuts and honey.

* Kourabiedes: Almond-flavored cookies that are often dusted with powdered sugar.

* Melomakarona: Honey-dipped cookies made with semolina flour and spices.

* Vasilopita: A sweet bread that is baked with a coin inside. The person who finds the coin is said to be blessed with good luck for the coming year.

On Christmas morning, families attend church services before returning home to enjoy a festive Christmas breakfast. The traditional Christmas breakfast includes tsoureki (a sweet braided bread), cheese, eggs, and coffee.