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Orthodox Christmas

traveler — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:17:41 GMT

We have Russian Orthodox here. I think it is January 6,2021. Am I close?

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Istru — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:27:56 GMT

January 7th.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Cakers3 — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:28:26 GMT

Why not research? This is what posters will do and then post the answer.

Not sure what this is all about?

Re: Orthodox Christmas

noodleann — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:29:48 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
Why not research? This is what posters will do and then post the answer.

Not sure what this is all about?

It's about religion.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Cakers3 — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:30:59 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
Why not research? This is what posters will do and then post the answer.

Not sure what this is all about?
It's about religion.

@noodleann I understand that I'm just asking why the question.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

noodleann — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:33:05 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
@noodleann wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
Why not research? This is what posters will do and then post the answer.

Not sure what this is all about?
It's about religion.
@noodleann I understand that I'm just asking why the question.

I figured that.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Lucky Dog — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:43:26 GMT

There are some questions that can be answered since you are already on a computer.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Johnnyeager — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:48:10 GMT

The question appeared to be an opening salvo to a "conversation " that inevitably would sour.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

traveler — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:58:06 GMT

Yes, it is January 7, 2021. I thought this would be a conversation starter for types of celebrations. Gotta say the hostility surprised me.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

mspatmac — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:33:39 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
The question appeared to be an opening salvo to a "conversation " that inevitably would sour.

@Johnnyeager It has already unfortunately. Merry Christmas to those celebrating.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Sooner — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:13:44 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
Why not research? This is what posters will do and then post the answer.

Not sure what this is all about?
It's about religion.

Then why isn't "Shabbat Shalom?" That refers to a religious observation as well. Does this mean we cannot refer to a religion or that we cannot even mention one? I thought the intent was no advocating or explaining religious concepts and beliefs.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

ValuSkr — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:21:59 GMT

My sister-in-law is Greek Orthodox. But I think the Greek Orthodox Chrismas is December 25. (Yes, I researched it first before commenting.)

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Mlsg — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:34:13 GMT

Orthodox Christians in central and eastern Europe and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on January 7.Always was and is.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Sooner — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:44:11 GMT

@Mlsg wrote:

Orthodox Christians in central and eastern Europe and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on January 7.Always was and is.

@Mlsg But that could fall not on a Sunday?

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Melzie — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:05:01 GMT

@traveler wrote:
Yes, it is January 7, 2021. I thought this would be a conversation starter for types of celebrations. Gotta say the hostility surprised me.

I have a friend who is Greek Orthodox and they changed Christmas to December 25 many years ago but others, i.e. Russian/Ukrainian Orthodox, etc. have stuck with the old world calendar and theJanuary date. We always kept the tree up until Orthodox Christmas. When I was little, Santa came on December 25 and St. Nicholas came in January. My mother always held back a few gifts for under the tree until January when St. Nicholas came. Thought I'd post something positive.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Mlsg — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:23:36 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Mlsg wrote:

Orthodox Christians in central and eastern Europe and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on January 7.Always was and is.

@Mlsg But that could fall not on a Sunday?

Still. January 6 Christmas Eve, January 7 Christmas ( Rojdestvo, Rizdvo- Ukrainian)

Re: Orthodox Christmas

eddyandme — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:33:48 GMT

@Melzie wrote:
@traveler wrote:
Yes, it is January 7, 2021. I thought this would be a conversation starter for types of celebrations. Gotta say the hostility surprised me.
I have a friend who is Greek Orthodox and they changed Christmas to December 25 many years ago but others, i.e. Russian/Ukrainian Orthodox, etc. have stuck with the old world calendar and theJanuary date. We always kept the tree up until Orthodox Christmas. When I was little, Santa came on December 25 and St. Nicholas came in January. My mother always held back a few gifts for under the tree until January when St. Nicholas came. Thought I'd post something positive.

My mother was brought up Russian Orthodox, but became Roman Catholic when she married my father. We always keep the tree up until after "Little Christmas", in January. I didn't get any presents from St. Nick though!

Re: Orthodox Christmas

mspatmac — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:35:23 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@noodleann wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
Why not research? This is what posters will do and then post the answer.

Not sure what this is all about?
It's about religion.
Then why isn't "Shabbat Shalom?" That refers to a religious observation as well. Does this mean we cannot refer to a religion or that we cannot even mention one? I thought the intent was no advocating or explaining religious concepts and beliefs.

@Sooner I see nothing wrong with wishing any one a Peaceful Sabbath, or Kwanza, or any other observance celebrated. It's Christmas week so much like we wished others a Happy Hanukkah it's front and center. We are not advocating any religion, just wishing our fellow man the best. The Internet is a wonderful place to educate oneself on others cultures, observances etc if ones interest is peaked. We are such a diverse country it behooves us to learn and respect all. Sorry if I got carried away, I wish nothing but love to everyone.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

Sooner — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:37:59 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
@noodleann wrote:
@Cakers3 wrote:
Why not research? This is what posters will do and then post the answer.

Not sure what this is all about?
It's about religion.
Then why isn't "Shabbat Shalom?" That refers to a religious observation as well. Does this mean we cannot refer to a religion or that we cannot even mention one? I thought the intent was no advocating or explaining religious concepts and beliefs.
@Sooner I see nothing wrong with wishing any one a Peaceful Sabbath, or Kwanza, or any other observance celebrated. It's Christmas week so much like we wished others a Happy Hanukkah it's front and center. We are not advocating any religion, just wishing our fellow man the best. The Internet is a wonderful place to educate oneself on others cultures, observances etc if ones interest is peaked. We are such a diverse country it behooves us to learn and respect all. Sorry if I got carried away, I wish nothing but love to everyone.

@mspatmac I agree. That's why I raised the question. Didn't see anything wrong with the OP's mention in itself.

Re: Orthodox Christmas

suzyQ3 — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:32:46 GMT

Are we all a bit cranky today? Jeez, please excuse us, @traveler :-)