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Coverage dated December 22, 2022 to December 24, 2022

Some Ukrainians Move Up Christmas Celebrations From January to December in Defiance of Russian Tradition

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia

Leadership of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, which is not aligned with the Russian church and one of two branches of Orthodox Christianity in the country, agreed to allow faithful to celebrate on Dec. 25.

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  1. NPR

    Why Christmas in Ukraine may be celebrated on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7 (opens NPR)

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    Even the day that Christmas falls on is a matter of vigorous dispute in Ukraine. In the context of the ongoing war with Russia, the question has taken on new meaning.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Some Ukrainians move Christmas to detach again from Russia (opens MyNorthwest)

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    BOBRYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do the Russians. But not this year, or at least not all of them. Some

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Some Ukrainians move up Christmas to part ways with Russia (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do the Russians. But not this year, or at least not all of them.

  4. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Some Ukrainians Move Up Christmas Celebrations From January to December in Defiance of Russian Tradition (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Leadership of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, which is not aligned with the Russian church and one of two branches of Orthodox Christianity in the country, agreed to allow faithful to celebrate on Dec. 25.

  5. Digital Journal

    Defying Russia, some Ukrainians embrace Christmas in December (opens Digital Journal)

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    Some Ukrainian churches to observe Christmas on December 25 and not January 7, highlights the rift between in Kyiv and Moscow.

  6. Breitbart News

    Kyiv-Backed Church Lets Ukrainians Move Christmas to Break with Russia (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do the Russians. But not this year, or at least not all of them.

  7. The Times of Israel

    Distancing from Russia, some Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on West’s schedule (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    While Ukrainian Orthodox usually observe holiday on January 7 along with Russian Orthodox Church, this year many are celebrating on December 25 -- in pointed rejection of Moscow

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