Orthodox Christmas explained: why millions celebrate on January 7, calendar differences, traditions, fasting, and global ...

Orthodox and Coptic Christians don’t believe Jesus was born on a different day; they just use a different calendar.

On 6 January, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It's a story that's been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned in a Gospel, however, it ...

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Christmas is widely celebrated on December 25, but many, especially in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, observe it on ...

The Zimbabwean Christmas plate is bittersweet because Zimbabwe’s history is bittersweet. It tells stories of loss and ...

After Communist leaders suppressed religious holidays, Dec. 31 became a catchall secular holiday — with a New Year’s tree, a ...

The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

The reason why millions of Christians across Eatern Europe and Arab world celebrate Christmas on January 7, and not the ...

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church and some other Oriental Orthodox churches – distinct from Eastern Orthodox but sharing many ...

The Sycamore Youth Center welcomed Ohio Valley residents for an evening of traditional music as Faire May performed on Friday ...

Every year, for millions of Christians worldwide, Christmas falls on January 7 rather than December 25. The difference exists ...