when is christmas celebrated in greece

In Greece, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, just like in many other countries. However, the holiday is celebrated in a slightly different way than in other countries. In Greece, the holiday is often referred to as Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas), which is the name of the Greek Orthodox Church's patron saint. The celebrations typically involve a religious service at the local church, followed by a feast with family and friends. Many traditional Greek dishes are served during the feast, such as kourabiedes (shortbread cookies) and melomakarona (honey-spiced cookies).