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Romanians spend the Christmas holiday in a special way, which is

closely connected with traditions and customs which are deeply

rooted in centuries-old history.

The ritual sequences commencing the celebration of Christmas begin

on December 20th(or around this day), also known as the ?Ignat?s

day?, a day when a pig is sacrificed so that ritual food can be

prepared for the Christmas feast out of its meat.

After the pig is cut there is a feast called the pig's funeral feast

or alms. At the feast the whole family friends and neighbors take

part. All eat the rid or the skin of the bacon( we call it "sorici")

and they also eat small pieces of fried pork they drink wine or plum

brandy.

This ritual may sound cruel to some of you but i want you to

understand that some things are much older than any rules...