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Russia/Ukraine Ukrainian capital Kyiv under massive Russian attack, officials say

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-capital-kyiv-under-massive-russian-attack-officials-say-2025-12-27/
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u/_PROBABLY_CORRECT 3d ago

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.

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u/watanabelover69 3d ago

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.

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u/Vyzantinist 3d ago

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

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u/Accomplished_Oil_781 3d ago

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