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Many Ukrainian Christians celebrate Christmas Day early
Ukrainian priest Rostyslav Korchak celebrates Christmas mass in Bobrytsia, Ukraine Source: AAP / Felipe Dana/AP
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians usually celebrate Christmas on January 7, as do other Orthodox communities - including the Russians. But this year some Orthodox Ukrainians are observing Christmas on December 25, like many other Christians around the world.
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