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To: Red Badger

Don’t be cryptic. Please explain.....................


10 posted on 09/07/2023 6:40:55 AM PDT by Hebrews 11:6 (“It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. ” John 21:11)
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To: Hebrews 11:6

They celebrate Christmas on a day in January, not in December.

https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/religions/christianity-eastern-orthodox/resources/christianity-eastern-orthodox-key-dates-and-events

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
(7th of January)

Christmas is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, who Christians believe is the son of God. The nativity of Jesus is considered to be one of the most important dates for Christians. A special Mass or church service is held in various churches throughout the world. Christians from different cultures celebrate Christmas Day in different ways.

In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, it is common to celebrate the event on Christmas Eve. Catholic and Protestant traditions typically set the date of Jesus according to the Gregorian calendar (25th of December) while Eastern Catholic Churches and Eastern Orthodox Churches calculate the date according to the Julian calendar (7th of January). Eastern Catholic and Orthodox calculate the date according to the Julian calendar (7th of January). The event is one of twelve feast days.


11 posted on 09/07/2023 6:44:52 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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