Winter Holiday Calendar: Discover when Christmas and Epiphany are now celebrated in Ukraine (infographic)
Ukraine is among the many countries that have abandoned the Julian calendar due to its discrepancy with astronomical time. As a result, the dates of religious holidays have changed.
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Which holidays have changed dates?
- Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6 instead of December 19.
- Christmas Eve: December 24 instead of January 6.
- Christmas will be celebrated on December 25 instead of January 7.
- The Feast of the Assumption: December 26 instead of January 8.
- Old New Year, Malanka, Generous Evening: the tradition of celebration is moved from January 13-14 to December 31-January 1.
- Baptism: moved from January 19 to January 6.
Ukraine has transitioned from the Julian calendar to the New Julian calendar, which aligns more accurately with astronomical time. This change was initiated, among other reasons, to unify the dates of celebrations, as most countries around the world, including the majority of European nations, have long adopted the New Julian or Gregorian calendar.
On December 6, the main Christmas tree of the country was unveiled in Sofia Square in Kyiv. The festive tree is adorned with two kilometers of garlands and over two thousand ornaments.
On December 6, a residence of Saint Nicholas appeared at the "Shehyni" checkpoint on the border with Poland in the Lviv region.