Russian Christmas Comes But Once a YearChristmas in Russia is normally celebrated on January 7th (only a few Catholics might celebrate it on the 25th December). The date is different because the Russian Orthodox Church uses the old 'Julian' calendar for religious celebration days. The Orthodox Church also celebrates Advent. Thirteen days after Western...
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Russia's Christmas Celebrations are Yet to Come
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