Ukrainian Christmas
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It’s Orthodox Christmas Eve and many in Saskatchewan are celebratingOrthodox Christmas is celebrated on Jan. 7 this year, for those cultures following the Julian calendar, including many Ukrainians in Saskatchewan.CanadaJan 6, 2023
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Somber Orthodox Christmas for Ukrainian newcomers: ‘They don’t want to suffer anymore’Instead of preparing large meals for family gatherings this Orthodox Christmas, many Ukrainians who fled the war are looking for housing and jobs in Alberta.CanadaJan 6, 2023
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Orthodox Christmas is a ‘bittersweet’ season for Ukrainians in ManitobaChristmas, celebrated Jan. 7 according to the Julian calendar used by the Eastern Orthodox Church, brings a mix of joy and sadness once again for Ukrainians in Manitoba.WorldJan 6, 2023
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Some Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 to part ways with Russia. Here’s whyThe idea of commemorating the birth of Jesus in December was considered radical in Ukraine until recently, but Russia's invasion changed many hearts and minds.WorldDec 25, 2022
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First Canadian Christmas in Edmonton for Ukrainian newcomers: ‘It’s a miracle’'We always saw Western movies, Christmas movies and for us it was like a miracle — but now I am in the miracle.'CanadaDec 24, 2022
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Regina kids celebrate Ukrainian Christmas with door-to-door carollingA small group of Ukrainian-Canadian children and their parents braved the frigid temperatures to go door-to-door at 20 pre-arranged homes, singing Christmas carols.CanadaJan 7, 2017
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