In Romanian, Merry Christmas is 'Crăciun Fericit'  , Santa Claus is known as 'Moş Crăciun'  

RO Christmas Songs

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Carol singing (known as 'Colindatul') is a very popular part of Christmas in Romania. On Christmas Eve, children go out carol singing from house to house performing to the adults in the houses. They normally dance as well. The children get sweets, fruit, traditional cakes called 'cozonaci' and sometimes money for singing well.  
 Christmas carols and the practice of caroling are Romanian Christmas traditions.  Carolers traveling in groups carry noisemakers such as bells and whips to scare away evil spirits and  dress up as shaggy beasts that represent bears or goats.  Christmas carols have a religious theme, while others are Romanian folklore.

 

 

RO food for Christmas

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One of the top Romanian dishes to try in December, the sweet bread is one of the highlights of Christmas all around the country. Prepared with different fillings, but traditionally with walnut cream, cozonac is a culinary symbol that reunites families and recalls memories of celebrating Christmas at any age.  

Cabbage rolls  - sarmale, stuffed cabbage or vine leaves with a mix of rice, minced meat, onion, tomatoes and herbs. A favorite for most Romanians, this dish is usually served with cream and polenta and is a sure presence on all Christmas tables across the country.  

Home-made pork products that include various sausages and ham recipes.