What's the difference between Western and Orthodox Christmas? (Q&A)

In Orthodox Russia, Santa Claus is not coming to town, you fast for 40 days and celebrate this happy holiday two weeks later. Still, it’s not as bad as it sounds – we explain it in simple questions and answers.

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