Orthodox and Coptic Christians don’t believe Jesus was born on a different day; they just use a different calendar.

Christmas is widely celebrated on December 25, but many, especially in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, observe it on January 7. Let's understand why.

Here’s the origin of Christmas as we know it, when it’s estimated Jesus might have been born and when Christians started celebrating his birth.

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday started.

Orthodox Christmas explained: why millions celebrate on January 7, calendar differences, traditions, fasting, and global observances across Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East worldwide.

Millions of people worldwide celebrated Orthodox Christmas nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holiday. Some Eastern Orthodox churches, including Russian traditions, follow the ...

Despite chilly weather, large crowds visited downtown St. Joseph for live music, Santa photos, hot chocolate and a new pop-up store.

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Christmas festivities aren't over just yet, as members of Newfoundland and Labrador's Ukrainian community celebrate their traditions.

Millions of people worldwide celebrated Orthodox Christmas nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holiday Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, ...