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The country where it’s still 2016
CNN via Yahoo News UK· 2 weeks agoOn September 11, Ethiopians will officially celebrate the beginning of the year 2017. So why is this East African country’s calendar seven years and...
It's Jewish New Year: but what is Rosh Hashanah?
Euronews via Yahoo News UK· 2 years agoThis Sunday night is Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year. Here’s everything you need to know about how Judaism celebrates its new year. Rosh Hashanah,...
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success
The Conversation via Yahoo News UK· 5 months agoDragons on display in Shanghai. A dragon image is often used to symbolize China itself. Feng Wei...
Mixed feelings for some Ukrainians in Manitoba about shift to celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25
CBC via Yahoo News UK· 7 months agoMany Ukrainian Orthodox Christians in Manitoba will be celebrating Christmas earlier than usual this...
In Ukraine, Orthodox And Catholic Christians Have 2 Different Christmas Dinners
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 7 months agoAs of 2017, Ukrainians officially have two Christmas holidays, one on January 7 and another on...
On Orthodox Christmas, symbols of faith and heritage and thoughts for war-torn homeland
The Herald, Sharon, Pa. via Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoJan. 4—SHARON — Father Steve Repa sees the elegant long-necked crane as a symbol for this year's Christmas. As pastor of St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sharon, Repa and his congregation ...