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HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MEEEEE, January 7th!
http://www.ce-review.org/01/2/pozun2.htmlOn 7 January, Orthodox Christians in Central and Eastern Europe and throughout the world celebrated Christmas. Christians of the Russian and Serbian Churches as well as the monks of Mount Athos in Greece celebrate Christmas according to the old Julian calendar. Other Churches, including those of Greece and Bulgaria, have switched to the Gregorian calendar and celebrate the holiday 13 days earlier, on 25 December.
Мoлим, Српска.MатематетикаSerbian.matematika said:Astronuc- ur amazing with your cyrillic font! I just love you! :!)
I hope you didn't overdo it.Serbian.matematika said:*****There will be lots of Vodka tonight!
January 7th is the date when many Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas. This date is based on the Julian calendar, which was used before the Gregorian calendar was introduced. It is also known as the Feast of the Nativity or the Feast of the Incarnation.
In many Eastern Orthodox countries, it is common to wish someone a "Christ is born!" or "Christ is born, glorify Him!" on January 7th. Other traditional greetings include "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Nativity."
Yes, there are several unique traditions and customs associated with celebrating Christmas on January 7th. These may include attending special church services, fasting for the days leading up to Christmas, exchanging gifts, and preparing traditional dishes such as kutia and pirozhki.
The difference in dates is mainly due to the use of different calendars. The Eastern Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar, while the Western Christian Church uses the Gregorian calendar. This results in a 13-day difference in dates for celebrating Christmas.
Yes, anyone can celebrate Happy Christmas on January 7th. While it is traditionally a Christian holiday, it has become a cultural celebration in many countries. People of all backgrounds can come together to celebrate the spirit of love, joy, and giving on this day.