Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holy day. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including those in ...
Instead of December festivities filled with Santa Claus and Christmas Eve stockings, Russians follow centuries-old Orthodox traditions that give the holiday a distinctive character. Here are some of ...
MOSCOW, FACTBOX. /TASS/. On January 7, Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate one of the most important Christian holidays - Christmas. This date is traditionally regarded by Orthodox churches as the ...