Orthodox Christmas

Orthodox Christmas Day Quick Facts - MD

AKA Name	Nativity of Our Lord, The Incarnation of Christ, Craciun pe Rit Vechi
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2022 Date	7 January 2022
2023 Date	7 January 2023

2022 Holidays & Dates

		Moldova & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observances
		Christian Holidays

Orthodox Christmas in 2022

Friday, 7 Jan

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Orthodox Christmas History

Orthodox Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. For Christians, it is a is a 12-day season that begins on December 25th and ends on January 5th. The Nativity of Our Lord is one of the 12 Great Feasts in the Orthodox Church. It is sometimes also called The Incarnation of Christ to indicate that God became man in Christ to live in the world.

Orthodox Christians follow the Julian calendar which places the day on January 7. The majority of Christians follow the modern day Gregorian Calendar which places Christmas on December 25.

Top Tweets for Orthodox Christmas Day -

Some more photos off the excellent Christmas lights in #Chisinau , #Moldova. See them if you can! Orthodox Christmas is on Friday... https://t.co/54vmtAj3vS
— Visit Moldova! (@MoldovaVisit) January 4, 2022

@Ovibcj Ovi, azi cica e Craciunul pe rit vechi...:))) Si noi avem brad !!! Hai, Craciun fericit!😁
— Nicoleta Enica (@enica_nicoleta) January 7, 2022

Across Canada and around the world, Orthodox Christians and Eastern Rite Catholics are celebrating Christmas today - and Sophie and I are sending them our warmest wishes. Merry Christmas! https://t.co/mumX2MxigO
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 7, 2022

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Orthodox Christmas Day Facts

In the Orthodox tradition, a 40-day period called the Nativity Fast occurs before Christmas. Fasting is a faithful abstain from foods, especially those derived from animals, and wine.
In the old days, Sundays honored the old covenant between God and Abraham and now - the new covenant between God and those who believe in Christ.
The Orthodox tradition uses icons - paintings of saints, to help people to pray. The main icon for Christmas features scenes from the birth of Christ.
The giving of gifts started as a Roman tradition. Although the early church fathers condemned the practice, it continues to this day.
Several feasts are held during the Orthodox Christmas season, including feasts for Mary, Joseph, the first-born children slain by Caesar, and Jesus' circumcision.

Orthodox Christmas Top Events and Things to Do

Attend an Orthodox Christmas service. Orthodox Christianity is popular in Greek and Slavic-language communities, including Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian, Macedonian communities.
Go on a fast or diet leading up to Orthodox Christmas. Try eliminating meat and animal foods from your diet.
Go for dinner at the Russian or Greek Restaurant. Many will serve specials to commemorate this holiday.