Orthodox Easter: Romania’s most important Christian holiday, Easter begins traditionally begins on Saturday evening. Locals prepare special dishes and painted eggs, which are sometimes taken to the church for a special blessing. Resurrection Mass is given just before midnight, after which churchgoers leave with lit candles which they carry home and use to light their own candles. Roast lamb and a sponge cake with poppy seeds and nuts (cozonac) are eaten at the traditional feast.

Christmas Festival: many Romanian towns host lavish Christmas festivals during the holiday season. Traditionally, Christmas carols are an important part of the Christmas season in Romania, and many families will slaughter a pig and invite their friends, extended family members and neighbours to a lavish Christmas feast.