when does russia celebrate christmas

Russia celebrates Christmas on the 7th of January, which is a week after Christmas Day. The tradition in Russia is to have a 13-course meal on Christmas Eve, which is called "Svyata Nedelya" or "Holy Week." The meal includes traditional dishes such as roast lamb, stuffed fish, and gingerbread cookies. Christmas Day is celebrated with a smaller meal, which often includes traditional Russian dishes like blinis (pancakes) and meat pies. On the 13th day after Christmas, there is a special holiday called "Holy Theophany," when Russians go to the river or lake to bapt