
Christmas in Romania is a major annual celebration just like it is in many other Christian countries. The Christmas and holiday season in Romania officially starts on November 30 on Saint Andrew's Day and ends on January 7. In Romania they also use a seven week Advent season for the coming of Christ. The seven week Advent season starts on November 14 and ends on Christmas. When the Christmas season starts everyone hangs a crucifix and garlic around all of their windows and doors to keep evil spirits away from their house. At the beginning of December everyone's Christmas lights are turned on. On December 5 or 6 children receive some of their presents.