Christmas is celebrated by
people around the world, whether they are Christians or not. It's a time when
family and friends come together and remember the good things they have.
People, and especially children, also like Christmas as it's a time when you
give and receive presents!
Many people think Christmas is on December the 25th and that's all there is to Christmas. However, for many people around the world, in different countries and in different Christian traditions, Christmas lasts for a lot longer than that - and it's even celebrated at different times!
Some churches (mainly Orthodox churches) use a different calendars for their religious celebrations. Orthodox Churches in Ukraine, Russia, Serbia, Jerusalem, Ethiopia and other countries use the old 'Julian' calendar and people in those churches celebrate Christmas on January 7th.
Most people in the Greek Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas on December 25th. But some still use the Julian calendar and so celebrate Christmas on 7th January!
Some Greek Catholics also celebrate on January 7th.
In Armenia, the Apostolic Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th.
Many people think Christmas is on December the 25th and that's all there is to Christmas. However, for many people around the world, in different countries and in different Christian traditions, Christmas lasts for a lot longer than that - and it's even celebrated at different times!
Some churches (mainly Orthodox churches) use a different calendars for their religious celebrations. Orthodox Churches in Ukraine, Russia, Serbia, Jerusalem, Ethiopia and other countries use the old 'Julian' calendar and people in those churches celebrate Christmas on January 7th.
Most people in the Greek Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas on December 25th. But some still use the Julian calendar and so celebrate Christmas on 7th January!
Some Greek Catholics also celebrate on January 7th.
In Armenia, the Apostolic Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th.
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