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Orthodox Christmas
Christmas celebrated by Eastern Orthodox churches following the Julian calendar.
January 7
Why It Matters
Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate the Nativity of Christ on January 7 according to the Julian calendar. Russian, Serbian, Georgian, Jerusalem and other Orthodox churches observe on this date.
How It Is Observed
Strict Advent fast broken on Christmas Eve after the first star appears, Liturgy of the Nativity, caroling, Twelve Dishes on Christmas Eve representing the twelve apostles.
Sacred Text
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory — full of grace and truth.”
— John 1:14 ↗