Orthodox Christmas Day is celebrated on January 7 every year and is an opportunity to celebrate another Christmas just like the New Year. Orthodox Christians observe by visiting the church and other traditions including burning frankincense to mark the Wise Men’s gifts to baby Jesus.
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History
Orthodox Christmas Day takes place on January 7 because the Orthodox Church still decides to celebrate the birth of Jesus as per the Julian calendar.
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Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | January 7 | Sunday |
2025 | January 7 | Tuesday |
2026 | January 7 | Wednesday |
2027 | January 7 | Thursday |
2028 | January 7 | Friday |