The day was first known as the Feast of the Nativity ... to 12 days to burn out (notice the Yule log and 12 days of Christmas). The celebration included fresh meat, wine and beer, which were ...

An curved arrow pointing right. For the first time in over a century, Ukrainians celebrated Christmas on December 25. The move marks an ongoing shift for the country in an attempt to break away ...

The Orthodox Church, which follows the Julian Calendar, traditionally celebrates Christmas 12 days after Western churches, though some other variations of Orthodox Christians, like the Armenians ...

Whoever gets hold of the cross first is said to be blessed for the year to come. Christmas itself is celebrated on 25 December and is preceded by a 40 day fast, beginning on 15 November ...