Latvia: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

DW (English)
DW (English)
  • 8 months ago
Following the Julian calendar, millions of Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas on January 6 and 7 — for instance, in Egypt, Serbia or Armenia. DW has met with a family from the Latvian capital, Riga, that likes to spend Christmas out of town.

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