orthodox syrian church in mirabhayander pointed out that orthodox christians observe the nativity fast to prepare for the feast of christmas we refrain from eating certain food items and welcome the one who alone can satisfy all our hunger and thirst this is in contrast to our secular society which concentrates on spending eating drinking and partying the fast helps us focus on the real reason for the season which is the arrival on earth of god himself to a weekend gateaway book a cottage or a bungalow with a nice swimming pool carry along some good music plan a theme for the party with some crazy games and some drinks saadiadhaileytimesgroupcom