Two Christmases: A reminder of the plurality of religious tradition

The Orthodox Christian community in Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7, not December 25

The Telegraph Published 15.01.19, 05:22 AM

Christmas lights in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia (Shutterstock)

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Two Christmases: A reminder of the plurality of religious tradition

The Orthodox Christian community in Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7, not December 25

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