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Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine celebrates first December Christmas, breaking away from Russian calendar

Ukrainians mark their first December 25th Christmas, breaking away from Russian influence amid ongoing conflict. Orthodox Christians are shifting from the Julian to the Western calendar, embracing European traditions while defending their cultural identity. Watch the video to explore the impact and aspirations behind this change, as some opt to celebrate on both December 25th and January 7th.

first published: Dec 22, 2023 06:29 pm