Coptic Christmas is observed worldwide on January 7, primarily by Coptic Christians in Egypt, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. This celebration occurs during the fourth month of the Alexandrian calendar, which aligns with the Ethiopian calendar. The Christmas season begins on November 25 with the Holy Nativity Fast, lasting 43 days, during which participants refrain from animal products and focus on self-control and devotion. The festivities commence on Christmas Eve with church services that start around 6 p.m. and continue until midnight or Christmas morning. After the services, families break their fast with traditional meals; Copts enjoy fatteh, a dish made of meat, flatbread, rice, and garlic tomato sauce, while Ethiopians and Eritreans typically prepare a spicy stew served with injera and tej. These customs reflect the rich cultural and religious traditions of the Coptic Orthodox Church and its followers.