The present pandemic this year did not interfere with
\nthe Christmas holiday of most Romanians as the country is still seeing a low
\nnumber of daily infections and fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus – the
\ncitizens of Romania were able to peacefully enjoy one of the year’s most awaited
\nand beautiful Christian holidays. <\/p>\n
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Traditionally, a period of joy and enlightenment,
\nChristmas was being celebrated both in the street by groups of carolers heralding
\nthe birth of Christ and in churches through a series of holy sermons held by
\nthe clergy. <\/p>\n
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Some preferred to spend the holiday at home around the
\nChristmas tree with rich dinners, family and friends. <\/p>\n
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Numerous ski slopes have opened so the Christmas
\nholiday was a good opportunity for winter sports lovers to indulge their
\nfavourite pastime. Poiana Brasov, a ski resort in the Carpathians proved to be
\none of the most popular tourist destinations these days with almost all its
\naccommodation facilities occupied by tourists who enjoyed the resort’s famous snow-covered
\nski slopes. <\/p>\n
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Another popular tourist destination these days proved
\nto be the region of Bukovina, in north-eastern Romania, where owners of hotels
\nand guest houses were able to delight their visitors with a series of shows consisting
\nof traditional customs and carols specific to the winter holidays or with hikes
\nin a genuine winter wonderland. <\/p>\n
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On this occasion like every year, politicians conveyed
\ntheir messages to Romanians, whom they urged to be generous, to not abandon traditions
\nor those in need. They also referred to the present medical crisis and the need
\nfor responsibility in this period. <\/p>\n
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In his Christmas address, Romania’s president Klaus Iohannis
\nreferred to the spirit of this holiday at the end of a difficult year.
\nAccording to the country’s Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca, the responsibility
\nwith which the Romanians understand to spend this holiday is maybe the best
\ngift offered to others. <\/p>\n
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‘Christmas urges us all to be generous’ Daniel, the
\npatriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church said. In his message, the patriarch
\nsaid that Romanians should think more about the children whose parents have
\nleft to work abroad. <\/p>\n
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Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of
\nRomania and her husband, Prince Radu spent the holiday at the royal domain of Savarsin
\nin the west of the country, where they prepared and offered 300 packages to those
\nin need. <\/p>\n
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Like every year, the royal family received carolers dressed
\nin traditional clothes. Sighetul Marmatiei in northern Romania these days played
\nvenue for the 53rd edition of the Festival of Traditional Winter
\nCustoms, an event, which brought together over 400 carolers, who delighted the
\npublic, made up of locals and tourists alike with some of the best carols and
\ntraditional winter customs in Romania. The festival consisted of carols,
\nreligious pageants, dance shows and mask parades. <\/p>\n
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