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Orthodox Christmas will crown the 40 days of lent when Christian Orthodox were preparing their mind and body to greet the birth of baby Jesus. We asked the regent of the choir at St Nicholas Cathedral in Brisbane Anna Bigdan to share her view on the preparations for Christmas and how this holiday fits into Australian culture.

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Orthodox Christmas will crown the 40 days of lent when Christian Orthodox were preparing their mind and body to greet the birth of baby Jesus. We asked the regent of the choir at St Nicholas Cathedral in Brisbane Anna Bigdan to share her view on the preparations for Christmas and how this holiday fits into Australian culture.

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