The Symbolism Behind The Greek Christmas Eve Bread Christopsomo - Chowhound

Lysenko Andrii/Shutterstock The annual preparation and sharing of Christopsomo, which translates to Christmas bread or Christ's bread, is an ancient Greek tradition practiced for thousands of years. As is true in many faiths, bread holds great meaning for members of the Greek Orthodox Church. Often called the staff of life, bread symbolizes Christ himself, who is said to be the bread of life. And in Greece, altar…