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SUMMARY:Orthodox Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday\, which celebrates Jesus’ resurrection\, according to Christian belief. Many Orthodox Christian churches in the United States often observe Easter Monday at a later date than the Easter Monday date observed by many western churches. The day is also known as Bright Monday\, Renewal Monday\, or New Monday. \nWhat Do People Do?\nBright Monday liturgies are held for Orthodox Christians in many parts of the United States. These liturgies usually involve a gospel reading\, which may be read in different languages. Some liturgies include priests sprinkling holy water\, bell ringing\, and a procession that involves children participating by holding religious icons. \nEaster Monday is a relaxed day for many Orthodox Christians. For some\, it is a reflection of the events that occurred during Holy Week. Easter Monday is a day to finish leftover Easter meals that were not eaten the day before. \nPublic Life\nOrthodox Easter Monday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar\, which differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period often (but not always) occurs at a different date compared with the Easter date observed by many western churches\, which falls after the time of the March equinox. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well established in the United States. Some of these churches include the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, and the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period. Alaska was previously part of Russia until the US government purchased the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nEaster eggs are often dyed red to symbolize the Jesus Christ’s blood. It was an important symbol connected with spring fertility rituals in many early civilizations. Another important symbol associated with Easter is the lamb. It is often depicted with a banner that bears a cross\, and it is known as the Agnus Dei\, meaning “Lamb of God” in Latin.
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Easter
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Orthodox Christian date for Easter Sunday often occurs at a later date than the Easter date observed by many western churches. The day is also known as Pascha\, Easter and Easter Day. \nIs Orthodox Easter a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox Easter is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday\, April 20\, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christian churches\, including the Greek Orthodox and the Russian Orthodox churches\, celebrate the “miracle of Easter” on the Easter Sunday date in the Julian calendar. Many people see Easter as the most important event in the church calendar. Orthodox Easter preparations begin with 40 days of strict fasting prior to Easter Day. Many Orthodox Christians attend liturgies during the Holy Week that leads up to Easter Sunday. \nSome Americans who are members of the Russian Orthodox Christian community still practice the tradition of laying Easter eggs and Easter bread on dead relatives’ graves. This practice is a way of greeting the dead with news that Jesus Christ has risen. Many Greek Orthodox Christians buy Easter bread\, known as tsoureki\, and prepare lamb for the Easter feast. \nAnother tradition observed in many Orthodox Christian churches is the blessing of food baskets. The baskets are usually filled with bread\, cheese\, meat\, eggs\, butter\, salt\, and other types of food used for Paschal celebrations. The fasting period has ended and meat and dairy products can be eaten. \nPublic Life\nThe Orthodox Christian date for Easter Sunday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, it is held on a Sunday\, which is a non-school day and non-working day for many Americans. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar\, which differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore\, the Orthodox Easter period often occurs later than the Easter period that falls after the time of the March equinox. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well established in the United States\, including the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, the Russian Orthodox Church\, and many others. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period. Alaska was previously part of Russia until the United States bought the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nThe Easter egg is hard-boiled and often dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ. It was an important symbol connected with spring fertility rituals in many early civilizations. Many Greek Orthodox Christians rap their eggs against their friends’ eggs and the owner of the last uncracked egg is considered lucky. Another important symbol associated with Easter is the lamb. It is often depicted with a banner that bears a cross\, and it is known as the Agnus Dei\, meaning “Lamb of God” in Latin.
URL:https://mahamontessori.com/event/orthodox-easter-2/
CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Holy Saturday is the day when Jesus lay in his tomb after his death\, according to Christian belief. Many Orthodox Christian churches in the United States often observe Holy Saturday at a later date than the Holy Saturday date observed by many western churches. Holy Saturday is also known as Holy and Great Saturday. \nIs Orthodox Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?\nEven though Orthodox Holy Saturday falls on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in the United States view Holy Saturday as the day of watchful expectation. The mourning period wanes and people wait for Easter Sunday\, the day when Jesus was resurrected. Holy Communion can be received on Holy Saturday in some Orthodox churches in the United States. \nSome churches hold a midnight liturgy between Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. The liturgy usually starts out in darkness\, representing the tomb’s darkness\, before candles are lit. It is customary in many churches for the clergy and congregation to hold candles as they sing. This practice stems from ancient Christian burial rituals. \nPublic Life\nThe Christian Orthodox date for Holy Saturday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches retained the Julian calendar after the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Europe in 1582. Therefore they often follow a different Easter date compared with many western churches. Easter holidays\, such as Holy Saturday\, are “moveable feasts” as these dates change according to calendar calculations. Holy Saturday is the day between Jesus’ death and his resurrection. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well established in the United States. Some of these churches include the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, and the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period.  Alaska was previously part of Russia until the United States bought the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nCandles that are lit during Holy Saturday church liturgies symbolize Jesus Christ’s victory over death\, as well as the Christian belief in his resurrection. It can also mean spiritual hope and victory. \nAbout Orthodox Holy Saturday in Other Countries\nRead more about Orthodox Holy Saturday.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Orthodox Christian churches in the United States generally observe Good Friday at a later date than the Good Friday date observed by many western churches. Good Friday focuses on Jesus Christ’s death\, which is described in the Christian bible. The day is also known as Great Friday\, Holy Friday\, and Holy and Great Friday. \nIs Orthodox Good Friday a Public Holiday?\nAlthough Orthodox Good Friday is not a public holiday\, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Good Friday in 2025\, which is a public holiday in 11 states. \nWhat Do People Do?\nGreat Friday is a strict day of fasting for many Greek Orthodox Christians in the United States. Some Orthodox churches begin observing Holy Friday on Thursday night where the liturgy’s main feature is the reading of 12 sections from the gospels\, all of which are accounts of Jesus Christ’s passion. Other churches may have a Good Friday liturgy in the evening.  Some priests remove icons of Jesus from crosses and wrap them in linen to reenact ancient burial rites. \nSome Orthodox Bulgarian churches have special traditions\, which include allowing people to pass under a table in the middle of the church and light a candle after the church bell rings. This ritual is believed to wash away one’s sins. Many families of the Orthodox Christian faith may spend time on Great Friday to decorate Easter eggs as part of the Easter preparations. \nPublic Life\nGreat Friday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However parking conditions may be affected near churches where Great Friday liturgies are held\, particularly in busy urban areas. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches retained the Julian calendar after the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Europe in 1582. Therefore they often follow a different Easter date compared with many western churches. Easter holidays\, such as Good Friday\, are “moveable feasts” as these dates change according to calendar calculations. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well-established in the United States\, including the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, and the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period.  Alaska was previously part of Russia until the United States bought the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nMany Orthodox Christian families prepare Easter eggs\, which are beautifully decorated and often dyed red to symbolize the Jesus Christ’s blood. \nAbout Orthodox Good Friday in Other Countries\nRead more about Orthodox Good Friday.
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SUMMARY:Orthodox New Year
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christian Americans celebrate the New Year on January 1 in the Julian calendar\, which pre-dates the more widely used Gregorian calendar. This date falls on or near January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. \nIs Orthodox New Year a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox New Year is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in the United States observe the New Year based on January 1 in the Julian calendar. This calendar is older than the Gregorian calendar\, which is used more widely in many countries. Therefore the Orthodox Christian New Year date falls on or around January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. \nOrthodox New Year celebrations include dinner dances and traditional buffets among Orthodox Christian communities in the United States. Many of the Orthodox New Year traditions linked with these celebrations were brought over from other parts of the world\, including eastern Europe\, to the United States.  Many Americans of Orthodox Christian faith also attend special New Year’s Day liturgies at their churches. \nPublic Life\nOrthodox New Year’s Day falls on or near January 14. It is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, parking and traffic around some Orthodox Christian churches where special New Year liturgies are held may be busy around this time of the year. \nBackground\nThe Orthodox New Year is widely known as the Old New Year. It is marked as January 1 in the Julian calendar\, which was used before the Gregorian calendar. The Orthodox New Year does not remain static in the Gregorian calendar because there are shifts between the Julian and Gregorian calendars over time. For example\, the Old New Year falls on January 14 between 1901 and 2100 but it will move again in time if the Julian calendar is still used. \nThe Julian calendar was revised in 1923 and this version is more in line with the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox churches follow the revised Julian calendar but many Orthodox churches still follow the more traditional Julian calendar\, which has the original dates for Christian observances prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction. \nSymbols\nThe Orthodox New Year has been symbolized or mentioned in various Eastern European art\, including Russian art and literary works.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. This date works to be December 25 in the Julian calendar\, which pre-dates the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ\, who is believed to be the son of God. \nIs Orthodox Christmas Day a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox Christmas Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in countries such as the United States fast before Christmas Day. Many people identify the Nativity Fast as the period of preparing to celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth. It is believed that fasting helps people shift their focus from themselves to others\, spending less time worrying about food and using more time in increased prayer and caring for the poor. In return\, fasting before the Nativity enables one to fully enjoy\, appreciate and celebrate the Nativity of Christ. \nMany Orthodox Christians attend a special church liturgy on Christmas Day on January 7. Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas Day with various traditions. For example\, many churches light a small fire of blessed palms and burn frankincense to commemorate the three wise men’s (also known as Magi) gifts to baby Jesus.  Some parishes have joint celebrations for Christmas Day. \nPublic Life\nThe Orthodox Christians’ observance of Christmas Day on or near January 7 is not a nationwide public holiday in the United States. However\, parking and traffic around Orthodox Christian churches may be busy around this time of the year. \nBackground\nThere are Orthodox Churches in the United States that recognize the holiday dates according to the Julian calendar\, for example the Russian\, Ukrainian\, and Serbian Orthodox Churches. Christmas is still on December 25 in the Julian calendar so the January 7 date is only valid between 1901 and 2100. The Gregorian date for Orthodox Christmas will be January 8 in 2101 if the Julian calendar is still used. \nThe Julian calendar was revised in 1923 and this version is more in line with the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox churches follow the revised Julian calendar but many Orthodox churches still follow the more traditional Julian calendar\, which has the original dates for Christian observances prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction. \nAccording to the Orthodox Church in America\, many Americans of Orthodox Christian faith celebrate Christmas according to the revised Julian calendar. \nSymbols\nFor many Orthodox Christians\, Christmas Day is not about presents\, eggnog or Christmas characters that have become popular through commercialization.  Christmas Day is a time to heal the soul. It is also a time of peace and unity. \nWhite cloth is used on dinner tables in some countries to symbolize purity and the cloth that baby Jesus was wrapped in. Straw may be placed on these tables to symbolize the simplicity of the place where Jesus was born.  Candles may be lit to represent the light of Christ and the festive Christmas meal represents the end of fasting.
URL:https://mahamontessori.com/event/orthodox-christmas-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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SUMMARY:Orthodox New Year
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christian Americans celebrate the New Year on January 1 in the Julian calendar\, which pre-dates the more widely used Gregorian calendar. This date falls on or near January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. \nIs Orthodox New Year a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox New Year is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in the United States observe the New Year based on January 1 in the Julian calendar. This calendar is older than the Gregorian calendar\, which is used more widely in many countries. Therefore the Orthodox Christian New Year date falls on or around January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. \nOrthodox New Year celebrations include dinner dances and traditional buffets among Orthodox Christian communities in the United States. Many of the Orthodox New Year traditions linked with these celebrations were brought over from other parts of the world\, including eastern Europe\, to the United States.  Many Americans of Orthodox Christian faith also attend special New Year’s Day liturgies at their churches. \nPublic Life\nOrthodox New Year’s Day falls on or near January 14. It is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, parking and traffic around some Orthodox Christian churches where special New Year liturgies are held may be busy around this time of the year. \nBackground\nThe Orthodox New Year is widely known as the Old New Year. It is marked as January 1 in the Julian calendar\, which was used before the Gregorian calendar. The Orthodox New Year does not remain static in the Gregorian calendar because there are shifts between the Julian and Gregorian calendars over time. For example\, the Old New Year falls on January 14 between 1901 and 2100 but it will move again in time if the Julian calendar is still used. \nThe Julian calendar was revised in 1923 and this version is more in line with the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox churches follow the revised Julian calendar but many Orthodox churches still follow the more traditional Julian calendar\, which has the original dates for Christian observances prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction. \nSymbols\nThe Orthodox New Year has been symbolized or mentioned in various Eastern European art\, including Russian art and literary works.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250108
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. This date works to be December 25 in the Julian calendar\, which pre-dates the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ\, who is believed to be the son of God. \nIs Orthodox Christmas Day a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox Christmas Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in countries such as the United States fast before Christmas Day. Many people identify the Nativity Fast as the period of preparing to celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth. It is believed that fasting helps people shift their focus from themselves to others\, spending less time worrying about food and using more time in increased prayer and caring for the poor. In return\, fasting before the Nativity enables one to fully enjoy\, appreciate and celebrate the Nativity of Christ. \nMany Orthodox Christians attend a special church liturgy on Christmas Day on January 7. Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas Day with various traditions. For example\, many churches light a small fire of blessed palms and burn frankincense to commemorate the three wise men’s (also known as Magi) gifts to baby Jesus.  Some parishes have joint celebrations for Christmas Day. \nPublic Life\nThe Orthodox Christians’ observance of Christmas Day on or near January 7 is not a nationwide public holiday in the United States. However\, parking and traffic around Orthodox Christian churches may be busy around this time of the year. \nBackground\nThere are Orthodox Churches in the United States that recognize the holiday dates according to the Julian calendar\, for example the Russian\, Ukrainian\, and Serbian Orthodox Churches. Christmas is still on December 25 in the Julian calendar so the January 7 date is only valid between 1901 and 2100. The Gregorian date for Orthodox Christmas will be January 8 in 2101 if the Julian calendar is still used. \nThe Julian calendar was revised in 1923 and this version is more in line with the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox churches follow the revised Julian calendar but many Orthodox churches still follow the more traditional Julian calendar\, which has the original dates for Christian observances prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction. \nAccording to the Orthodox Church in America\, many Americans of Orthodox Christian faith celebrate Christmas according to the revised Julian calendar. \nSymbols\nFor many Orthodox Christians\, Christmas Day is not about presents\, eggnog or Christmas characters that have become popular through commercialization.  Christmas Day is a time to heal the soul. It is also a time of peace and unity. \nWhite cloth is used on dinner tables in some countries to symbolize purity and the cloth that baby Jesus was wrapped in. Straw may be placed on these tables to symbolize the simplicity of the place where Jesus was born.  Candles may be lit to represent the light of Christ and the festive Christmas meal represents the end of fasting.
URL:https://mahamontessori.com/event/orthodox-christmas-day-25/
CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240115
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SUMMARY:Orthodox New Year
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christian Americans celebrate the New Year on January 1 in the Julian calendar\, which pre-dates the more widely used Gregorian calendar. This date falls on or near January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. \nIs Orthodox New Year a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox New Year is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in the United States observe the New Year based on January 1 in the Julian calendar. This calendar is older than the Gregorian calendar\, which is used more widely in many countries. Therefore the Orthodox Christian New Year date falls on or around January 14 in the Gregorian calendar. \nOrthodox New Year celebrations include dinner dances and traditional buffets among Orthodox Christian communities in the United States. Many of the Orthodox New Year traditions linked with these celebrations were brought over from other parts of the world\, including eastern Europe\, to the United States.  Many Americans of Orthodox Christian faith also attend special New Year’s Day liturgies at their churches. \nPublic Life\nOrthodox New Year’s Day falls on or near January 14. It is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, parking and traffic around some Orthodox Christian churches where special New Year liturgies are held may be busy around this time of the year. \nBackground\nThe Orthodox New Year is widely known as the Old New Year. It is marked as January 1 in the Julian calendar\, which was used before the Gregorian calendar. The Orthodox New Year does not remain static in the Gregorian calendar because there are shifts between the Julian and Gregorian calendars over time. For example\, the Old New Year falls on January 14 between 1901 and 2100 but it will move again in time if the Julian calendar is still used. \nThe Julian calendar was revised in 1923 and this version is more in line with the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox churches follow the revised Julian calendar but many Orthodox churches still follow the more traditional Julian calendar\, which has the original dates for Christian observances prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction. \nSymbols\nThe Orthodox New Year has been symbolized or mentioned in various Eastern European art\, including Russian art and literary works.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240108
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. This date works to be December 25 in the Julian calendar\, which pre-dates the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ\, who is believed to be the son of God. \nIs Orthodox Christmas Day a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox Christmas Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in countries such as the United States fast before Christmas Day. Many people identify the Nativity Fast as the period of preparing to celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth. It is believed that fasting helps people shift their focus from themselves to others\, spending less time worrying about food and using more time in increased prayer and caring for the poor. In return\, fasting before the Nativity enables one to fully enjoy\, appreciate and celebrate the Nativity of Christ. \nMany Orthodox Christians attend a special church liturgy on Christmas Day on January 7. Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas Day with various traditions. For example\, many churches light a small fire of blessed palms and burn frankincense to commemorate the three wise men’s (also known as Magi) gifts to baby Jesus.  Some parishes have joint celebrations for Christmas Day. \nPublic Life\nThe Orthodox Christians’ observance of Christmas Day on or near January 7 is not a nationwide public holiday in the United States. However\, parking and traffic around Orthodox Christian churches may be busy around this time of the year. \nBackground\nThere are Orthodox Churches in the United States that recognize the holiday dates according to the Julian calendar\, for example the Russian\, Ukrainian\, and Serbian Orthodox Churches. Christmas is still on December 25 in the Julian calendar so the January 7 date is only valid between 1901 and 2100. The Gregorian date for Orthodox Christmas will be January 8 in 2101 if the Julian calendar is still used. \nThe Julian calendar was revised in 1923 and this version is more in line with the Gregorian calendar. Some Orthodox churches follow the revised Julian calendar but many Orthodox churches still follow the more traditional Julian calendar\, which has the original dates for Christian observances prior to the Gregorian calendar’s introduction. \nAccording to the Orthodox Church in America\, many Americans of Orthodox Christian faith celebrate Christmas according to the revised Julian calendar. \nSymbols\nFor many Orthodox Christians\, Christmas Day is not about presents\, eggnog or Christmas characters that have become popular through commercialization.  Christmas Day is a time to heal the soul. It is also a time of peace and unity. \nWhite cloth is used on dinner tables in some countries to symbolize purity and the cloth that baby Jesus was wrapped in. Straw may be placed on these tables to symbolize the simplicity of the place where Jesus was born.  Candles may be lit to represent the light of Christ and the festive Christmas meal represents the end of fasting.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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