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A woman lights a candle before a Christmas liturgy at the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Russia. Source: Getty

Orthodox and Coptic churches celebrate the birth of Christ according to the Julian Calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian system.

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Orthodox and Coptic churches celebrate the birth of Christ according to the Julian Calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian system.

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