Thursday, January 13, 2022

Orthodox New Year

Old New Year is celebrated today, January 14, according to the Julian calendar. “Our” New Year was on January 1 because we use the Gregorian calendar. On New Year's day children visited every house with wishes for a "Happy and Prosperous New Year." https://www.timebulletin.com/orthodox-new-year-2020-celebrates-on-january-14-as-old-new-year/
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