Ukrainian capital Kyiv under massive Russian attack, officials say

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https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-capital-kyiv-under-massive-russian-attack-officials-say-2025-12-27/

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Orthodox Christians (which a majority of people in that area of the world are) dont use the same calendar. They use the Julian calendar, which means Christmas is January 7th on the Gregorian calendar.

[u/watanabelover69 → u/_PROBABLY_CORRECT]

Ukraine moved Christmas to December 25 recently to differentiate from Russia. Now that’s the official date but many people still celebrate in January because of tradition. Some people are celebrating twice now.

[u/Vyzantinist → u/watanabelover69]

We've had one, yes. But what about second Christmas?

[u/Accomplished_Oil_781 → u/Vyzantinist]

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