Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas!

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On the night of 24 to Dec. 25 Western Christians (Catholics) - the inhabitants of Western Europe, North and South America, Australia, Africa and Asia - celebrate Christmas. Feast of the Nativity celebrate not only the Catholic and Protestant churches, but related religious lines - those who should be in church history of the Gregorian calendar.
Feast of the Nativity has five days predprazdnestva (from 20 to 24 December) and six days poprazdnestva. On the eve of, or in the Vigil feast day (December 24) observed very strict fast, called Eve, because that day is eaten sochivo - cooked with honey wheat or barley grain. By tradition, the post Christmas Eve ends with the appearance of the sky of the first evening star. In Vigil celebration mention of the Old Testament prophecies and events related to Christmas Savior. Christmas divine services are performed three times: at midnight, at dawn and the day that symbolizes Christmas in the bosom of God the Father, in the womb of the Mother of God and the soul of every Christian.

Congratulations to all participants and guests of the forum who celebrate Christmas on December 25!