when does israel celebrate christmas

Christmas in Israel is a religious holiday and is celebrated by the Christian population in the country, which is a small minority. Most Christians in Israel are Arab, and they celebrate Christmas on December 25th, following the Gregorian calendar. There are also some Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox Christians in Israel who follow the Julian calendar, and they celebrate Christmas on January 7th. Many Christian churches and communities in Israel hold special Christmas services and celebrations, including Midnight Mass and caroling. There are also several Christmas markets and events that are open to the public.