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You probably wonder why do Russians Orthodox people celebrate Christmas on January 7th? Why not on December 25th?
Well, the reason is that the Russian Orthodox Church still lives according to the old Julian Calendar, which is currently 13 days behind the Gregorian Calendar, which is adopted by most countries in the world (and by the Russian government). When in the end of 1917 the Bolshevik government decided to adopt Gregorian calendar, the Russian Orthodox church decided not to follow the rules set by the incresingly oppresive civil authorities. Part of the reason was to protest against the Bolsheviks and their interference in church affairs. Another reason, perhaps, was to stick to the older rules, the ways in which generations of Russian Christians were praising the Lord, observing holidays, etc.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf by Russians you mean orthodox christians, they celebrate Christmas 2 weeks after Catholics (and a large portion of atheist and commercial world for that matter) do, that is on January 6.
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When do Russians give and receive gifts?
Most Russians are Orthodox Christians and therefore celebrate Christmas just like Christians elsewhere in the world.
Do the Russians have Christmas stockings?
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Do Russians celebrate Thanksgiving?
Russians does not celebrate Thanksgiving. It is predominantly an American celebration, so the majority of countries in the world do not celebrate it.
Do Russians call Christmas Christmas?
Russians call Christmas рождество or rozhdestvo.
when do Russian people get their presents?
Russians open their gifts on new years day, Santa Claus comes after new years eve. They don't celebrate Christmas, they celebrate new year.
What celebrations Russians celebrate?
People in Russia celebrate Christmas(January 7) and New Year. Celebrating Christmas became much more popular after Soviet Union collapse. Before that most of Russian people were celebrating only New Year.
What holidays do Russians celebrate?
People in Russia celebrate Christmas(January 7) and New Year. Celebrating Christmas became much more popular after Soviet Union collapse. Before that most of Russian people were celebrating only New Year.
Do Russians celebrate Easter?
yes
What religions do not celebrate Christmas?
Christians do celebrate Christmas Indian Muslim ANSWER Jehovah's Witnesses is a Christian denomination that does not celebrate Christmas.
What do Russians do on AshWednesday?
Russians of Catholic faith celebrate with church rituals and events.
Do Russians put up a tree on Christmas?
Some Russians do put up trees for Christmas.
Do you celebrate thanks on Christmas?
Do we celebrate thanks on christmas?
