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An Orthodox Serb woman and a child light candles in a cathedral. Source: EPA/FEHIM DEMIR

Monday night marks the Eastern Orthodox New Year for those who adhere to the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the more widely used Gregorian calendar. The Julian puts Christmas on January 7 and New Year's Day on Tuesday, 14th January. Find out more about the tradition with SBS Serbian.

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Monday night marks the Eastern Orthodox New Year for those who adhere to the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the more widely used Gregorian calendar. The Julian puts Christmas on January 7 and New Year's Day on Tuesday, 14th January. Find out more about the tradition with SBS Serbian.

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