Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Lebanese people celebrate both Easter and Christmas. Lebanon has the largest Christian population proportionally in the Middle East (around 30–40%), and Christianity is one of the country's main religions alongside Islam.
Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, is a major religious holiday. Many attend church services, processions, and family gatherings. Traditional foods include maamoul (date- or nut-filled cookies) and lamb dishes.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by most Christians, with some Armenian Orthodox communities observing January 6th. Festivities include midnight mass, decorated trees, gift-giving, and feasts featuring kebbeh, turkey, and bûche de Noël.
Both holidays are recognized as national holidays, and it's common for Muslim neighbors to join in festive greetings and shared meals, reflecting Lebanon's pluralistic society.