what is christmas called in russia

In Russia, Christmas is called "Рождество" which is pronounced "Rozhdestvo". It is a very important holiday in Russian culture and is celebrated on December 25th. It is a time for families to gather together, exchange gifts, and enjoy traditional Christmas dishes such as kutya (a porridge made with rice, honey, and poppy seeds) and kulich (a rich, fruit-filled bread). Russians also have their own unique Christmas traditions such as "yolka" (a small decorated tree) and "calendarka" (a calendar that counts down to Christmas Day).