The Orthodox observance of Christmas contrasts considerably from Western customs, according to Swindle. Orthodox Christians have an Advent season, from Nov. 28 to Jan. 6, which is a time of ...

The Russian Orthodox Church, Egyptian Coptics, Ukrainian churches, Serbs, and the Mount Athos monks in Greece are the churches that celebrate Jan.7 as Christmas.

While much of the world has Christmas in the rearview mirror by now, people in some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrating the holy day on Sunday. Jan. 7, 2024.

They still celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25, but until 2100, Dec. 25 on the Julian calendar is the same as Jan. 7 on the Gregorian calendar. After 2100, Orthodox Christmas Day will take place on Jan ...

While much of the world has Christmas in the rearview mirror by now, people in some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrate the holy day on Sunday. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including ...

All Eastern Orthodox agree that Dec. 25 is the date of Christmas, or the Feast of the Nativity, as they call it. The question is whether Dec. 25 falls on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7.

While much of the world has Christmas in the rearview mirror by now, people in some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrating the holy day on Sunday. Jan. 7, 2024.