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Why does the Romanian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas on December 25 instead of Jan 7 like most other Christian Orthodox churches?
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Because the Romanian Orthodox Church adopted the new (Gregorian) calendar in 1924, along with the Greek Orthodox Church. The largest Orthodox church (the Russian Orthodox) continued to use the old (Julian) calendar, along with the Serbian Orthodox, to celebrate Christmas on 7 January each year.
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Why do Macedonians celebrate Christmas?
Because we are Orthodox Christian, We celebrate it on January 7th.
Why Does Russia Celebrate Christmas On January The 7th?
Russia is Russian Orthodox a Christian sect and that is when they have Christmas. They don't have Christmas on December 25 because they don't belive in god
When is Christmas celebrated in Europe?
All western churches (Catholic, Protestant) celebrate Christmas on the same day, 25th December. Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas later. Pedantically, they all celebrate Christmas on 25th December, they just use a different calendar and disagree which day is the 25th December.
When is Christmas celebrated around the world?
All western churches celebrate Christmas at the same time, 25th December. Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas later. Pedantically, they all celebrate Christmas on 25th December, they just use a different calendar and disagree which day is the 25th December.
What dates do the religions celebrate Christmas?
Those who follow the Gregorian calendar celebrate Christmas on 25 December: Catholics, Anglicans, Protestants, most Greek-speaking Orthodox Churches Those who follow the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on 7 January: Orthodox Churches of Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Serbia, and Jerusalem The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Christmas on 6 January.
Is Christmas celebrated all around Europe?
Christmas is a Christian holiday, and since the overwhelming majority of Europeans are Christian, then yes. However, depending on your denomination of Christianity, the date of Christmas will be different. Catholics and Protestants celebrate Christmas according to the modern day Gregorian Calendar, which Christmas lies on 25th December. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas according to the Julian Calendar, which preceded the Gregorian, where Christmas (25th December) in the Julian calendar lies on or near 7th January in the Gregorian calendar.
What percentage of Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25?
The majority of Christians around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25th. While some Christian denominations, such as Eastern Orthodox churches, observe Christmas on different dates, December 25th is the most common date for Christmas celebrations in the Christian tradition.
Which countries don't celebrate Christmas on the 25th?
Any country with a majority non-Christian populace, and any country with a majority of the populace being some form of Orthodox Christian (January 7 is their Christmas).
What activities in Ukraine on Christmas eve or on Christmas day?
Probably nothing, as a vast majority of Ukrainians are Eastern Orthodox, and celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January, rather than the 25th of December.
On what date does the Greek Orthodox calendar celebrate the name Adam?
The name Adam is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on the Sunday before Christmas, that is, 18 December, which is the Sunday of the progenitors of Jesus Christ.
When do Christians in Egypt celebrate Christmas day?
Most Christians are Coptic orthodox, some of them are catholic also but the majority is Coptic. The Coptic Orthodox church in Egypt celebrates Christmas on January 7th of each year.
Which country celebrate Christmas on the 7th Jan?
Italy, The United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Hope that helped!
