If you feel like you haven't gotten enough holidays this winter- here is your chance to celebrate some more!
Today, my family is celebrating the Orthodox Christmas. I greatly respect all religions and confessions. Growing up in mixed Orthodox Christian and Jewish family, having many close friends that are Muslim, Catholic, Protestant and Buddhist- I learned that most religious teachings are very similar in nature. Most holidays take their roots from ancient celebrations that correlated with seasonal changes, equinoxes, solstices etc.
Thanks to all my friends and family I get to celebrate a lot of holidays especially during December-January period. Starting from Hanukah, then Christmas, then New Year, then Orthodox Christmas, and finally a special Russian holiday of "Old New Year" on January 13th.
So I want to wish you all happy holidays, and a successful year!
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