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.

Harvest Day Festival: many small villages across Romania host festivals that celebrate the onset of harvest season. In many cases, these celebrations have historic roots dating back two centuries or more. One of the most well-known festivals takes place in Rameti, and features harvest rituals and traditional dances.

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.