In snub to Russia, Ukraine's Orthodox Church moves Christmas to Dec. 25

In a significant decision touted as being in direct opposition to Russia and which brings it a step closer sharing a unified calendar with Roman Catholics, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has decided to move Christmas to Dec. 25.

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