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| Orthodox Christmas in Belarus. |
Celebrated on January 7 in Belarus Kai and other Orthodox countries.
In Belarus, Christmas is celebrated by more than 80% of the total believing population. Orthodox Christmas in Belarus is a public holiday.
The Christmas Eve or the Eve of the Nativity of Christ, Orthodox believers celebrate on January 6. According to tradition, the Christmas Eve dinner is generous, but fasting, consisting of 12 dishes in honor of the twelve apostles. On this day, upon arrival from the temple after the morning service, believers refrain from eating until the first star appears in heaven, which symbolizes the star that ascended over Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Christ.
On the night of January 6 to 7, Christmas services are held in Orthodox churches.
May this Christmas be full of moments of warmth, love, and happiness!
May the coming year bring you contentment and joy. Have a Merry Christmas!
The Christmas Eve or the Eve of the Nativity of Christ, Orthodox believers celebrate on January 6. According to tradition, the Christmas Eve dinner is generous, but fasting, consisting of 12 dishes in honor of the twelve apostles. On this day, upon arrival from the temple after the morning service, believers refrain from eating until the first star appears in heaven, which symbolizes the star that ascended over Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Christ.
On the night of January 6 to 7, Christmas services are held in Orthodox churches.
May the coming year bring you contentment and joy. Have a Merry Christmas!
