Russian Christmas: Why It’s on January 7, Not December 25

🎄Discover how Christmas is celebrated in Russia! Nastya explains why Russians celebrate Christmas on January 7, the role of the Orthodox Church, the festive fast, Сочельник (Christmas Eve), and family traditions. Learn about Russian New Year, Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and the Old New Year. A cozy, cultural vlog perfect for Russian learners curious about Russian winter holidays.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Why Russians don’t celebrate Christmas on December 25
00:00:35 Western Christmas vs Russian traditions
00:01:13 Why Russian Christmas is on January 7
00:01:43 Julian vs Gregorian calendar explained
00:02:40 Why the Orthodox Church keeps the old calendar
00:03:18 What fasting is and how it works in Russia
00:04:15 What you can and cannot eat during the fast
00:05:16 Christmas Eve: waiting for the first star
00:05:54 Traditional Russian Christmas foods and church service
00:07:15 How Russian Christmas differs from Western holidays