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Christmas in Russia     Christmas in Russia is celebrated on 7 January and marks the birthday of Jesus. On Christmas Eve (6 January), there are several long services, including the Royal Hours and Vespers combined with the Divine Liturgy. The family will then return home for the traditional Christmas Eve "Holy Supper", which consists of 12 dishes, one to honor each of the Twelve Apostles. Devout families will then return to church for the "всеночная" All Night Vigil. Then again, on Christmas Morning, for the "заутренняя" Divine Liturgy of the Nativity. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!  Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, Laughing all the way; Bells on bob-tail ring, Making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight, O Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Merry Christmas to you one and all, Goodwill and happiness, Good health throughout the coming year, May all your days be blessed.