We’ve had one Christmas, yes, but what about second Christmas?
Jokes aside, orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7th instead of December 25th (they use the Julian calendar). But the Ukrainian government has had the Orthodox Church move Christmas from the 7th back to December 25th to reduce Russian influence in Ukraine. About 60% of Ukraine is orthodox Christian.
All celebrations of Christmas should be more God† centered and remembering the real gift that the world was given - our Lord† and Savior† Jesus† Christ.
I lived there for a few years, my wife and 2 kids were born there. Her parents still live there. I was there 2 weeks after the war started... Not an expert but I can tell you this, the people will do anything they can to get away from any association or connection with Russia.
I don't doubt that there's a lot of corruption going on right now with this war, but the people themselves truly want to be part of the western world and not be held down by the old communist ways.
We’ve had one Christmas, yes, but what about second Christmas?
Jokes aside, orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7th instead of December 25th (they use the Julian calendar). But the Ukrainian government has had the Orthodox Church move Christmas from the 7th back to December 25th to reduce Russian influence in Ukraine. About 60% of Ukraine is orthodox Christian.
Our family celebrates both. The Orthodox Christmas for us is more religious.
All celebrations of Christmas should be more God† centered and remembering the real gift that the world was given - our Lord† and Savior† Jesus† Christ.
This is correct, however even though 60% of Ukraine is orthodox Christian, 95% of them support this shift away from the Russian culture.
Obligatory survey statistics can be made to say whatever you want to do.
Here’s an example of this from the sitcom “Yes Prime Minister”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ahgjEjJkZks
Politely, what gives you this idea?
I lived there for a few years, my wife and 2 kids were born there. Her parents still live there. I was there 2 weeks after the war started... Not an expert but I can tell you this, the people will do anything they can to get away from any association or connection with Russia.
I don't doubt that there's a lot of corruption going on right now with this war, but the people themselves truly want to be part of the western world and not be held down by the old communist ways.
Thank you for the explanation!