Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 25, 2023
Christmas in Ukraine carries more weight this year as the country observes it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, reflecting their national identity and opposition to the Russian invasion. Ukraine's predominantly Orthodox Christian faith is divided between two churches, one of which had long affiliation with the Russian Orthodox...

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Published on December 24, 2023 -  01:56
Ukraine's new Christmas unites Catholic-Orthodox family
Ukrainian couple Lesia Shestakova, a Catholic, and Oleksandr Shestakov, an Orthodox believer, will celebrate Christmas together on December 25 for the first time. Zachary Goelman produced this report.

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