If you are planning to come to Cairo during winter make sure you stay and celebrate the Christmas in Cairo. Cairo being the capital and the most important city of Egypt will; make your celebrations special. In terms of area Cairo ranks at the top among the cities in not only Africa but also the Middle East. Cairo has a total population of more than 16 million. It is also is the 13th largest city of the world. Cairo is a beautiful city situated along the northern coast of the Nile River. Christmas in Cairo is a very happening event.
Christmas in Cairo is a very special celebration as the holy family has spent quite some time in Egypt when Jesus was just an infant. Copts are the native Christians of Egypt. They have their own Pope who is the head of the Coptic churches of Egypt. St Mark is supposedly the first Pope of the Cops. Now the cathedral of the pope is in Cairo.
Christmas in Cairo is celebrated on January 7th. This date concurs to the 29th day of the Coptic month of "kiohk, or Khiahk". This date is celebrated as Christmas in some other parts of the world too. The Russian Orthodox Church also celebrates Christmas on this date.
Celebrations of Christmas in Cairo actually begin from the last week leading up to Christmas. Extensive cooking takes place in the households. Homes are decorated with lights and Christmas trees. People celebrate with real Christmas trees also. One will even find Christmas trees in Coptic operated businesses. Another common custom is to exchange Christmas cards.
Unlike the west Christmas in Cairo is not very commercial. In fact special effort is made not to make it commercial. Stores are not generally as crowded as expected during Christmas. People buy gifts from Special Christmas bazaars. These support local charities.
For more information on Christmas in Cairo, please refer travel.mapsofworld.com.
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