Celebrating Christmas in Lebanon will be a unique experience for visitors from other countries. This is a small country located in the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of this country is Beirut. The Culture of Lebanon is quite rich. The celebration of Christmas in Lebanon is similar yet different from other countries of the world.
Lebanon has incorporated its own touches to the Christmas celebrations. Generally Christmas is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. In this country around 14 days before Christmas the residents sow seeds like chickpeas, beans, wheat grains and lentils. These seeds are not sown in the soil but on cotton wool. The seeds are watered regularly and by the time this festival comes shoots come out. The shoots generally become sic 6 inches high. People here plant these shoots under the Christmas tree or any other place at home to mark the birth of the lord. Small Figures are made out of brown paper. Houses are decorated with Christmas trees, lightings and other fineries.
On the morning of this festival people meet up with friends have coffee or liqueurs along with sugared almonds. Lunch is an important meal of the day during Christmas. The young and the old come together to celebrate this occasion. The meal prepared on this day is quite rich and delicious. Generally traditional regional cuisines are made on Christmas.
Big bonfires are built in the heart of the towns of this country during Lebanon Christmas. Out here many people come together to sing songs and make merry around the bonfire. This place is where all the differences and misunderstandings are sought out.
“Dabkeh” or special regional dance programmes are carried out during Christmas time. Young males as well as females hold hands in semi-circles and dance to particular tunes. The dance programmes are well choreographed. These dancers are all well dressed in bright colors.
Apart from Christmas in Lebanon, the other Festivals and Events in Lebanon include New Year in Lebanon. The local traditions followed here will make your Christmas celebrations in this country a memorable one.
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