It is not because I am Russian per se, as because of the Russian Orthodox Church that, along with several other Orthodox churches, uses old Julian calendar that is thirteen days late by now. Usually it isn’t noticeable, but with Christmas the two weeks delay is in the open, which is confusing for all parties involved. It is easier in Russia, where we are on the same page with the most (not that everyone is Christian, or Orthodox Christian), and here the Christmas spirit is all but gone by the time, especially since I don’t go to church. I still celebrate it, quietly, at home.
With Easter it is different – sometimes Easter is on the same day, sometimes not, because of the slight differences in rules about it.
Have I made anything clear or more confusing? Do tell, don’t worry about silliness, I am a master of silly questions myself.
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Date: 2005-01-07 04:06 pm (UTC)With Easter it is different – sometimes Easter is on the same day, sometimes not, because of the slight differences in rules about it.
Have I made anything clear or more confusing? Do tell, don’t worry about silliness, I am a master of silly questions myself.