Tag: Religion

Christmas Day – December 25th or January 7th?

Steve Hurley18 Comments

Merry Christmas to all my readers and followers and I wish you all a happy New Year. The majority of people who celebrate Christmas Day, whether for religious or cultural reasons or both, do so on 25 December.  However, followers of the Orthodox churches generally celebrate Christmas Day thirteen days later, on January 7. The reasons… Continue reading Christmas Day – December 25th or January 7th?

Understanding Christmas Dates: Gregorian vs. Julian Calendar

Steve Hurley5 Comments

The celebration of Christmas varies, with most Christians observing it on December 25, while Orthodox Christians celebrate on January 7 due to differences from the Julian to Gregorian calendars. These calendar changes, initiated by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, addressed drift issues in previous systems, affecting seasonal alignment and date consistency in Christian practices.