How to wish someone a happy christian russian orthodox christmas?

kristina: How to wish someone a happy christian russian orthodox christmas?
How to wish someone a happy christian russian orthodox christmas?
I just found out my recent good friend doesnt celebrate christmas, he specifically said ‘ my christmas is janurary 7th’ So how does he celebrate and do i wish him a merry christmas that day or how do I do so? I havent had a chance to ask him. Thanks!

Answers and Views:

Answer by HTacianas
Wait until January 7 and say “merry christmas”. It’s the same holiday only on a different date. It has to do with the changing of the calendar.

Answer by Dan
Same way basically.

Answer by mainlee1
He celebrates xmas on January 7th – its still xmas, but usually with st. nick instead of santa.

You would say, ‘Merry xmas.”

You wouldn’t say, “Happy christian born again non-denominational protestant xmas” would you????
or, “Happy christian southern baptist protestant xmas” or “Happy christian roman catholic xmas”

Why does it matter exactly how he celebrates it – everyone celebrates xmas their own way, it’s impossible to know exactly how. He probably goes to church and then comes home to a meal with family and friends.

Answer by Laura Kay
As someone already said, it is just because of using the old-church calendar as opposed to the revised julian (western) calendar. So – say Merry Christmas! and if you want – you could say “Christ is Born”, after which he would say “Glorify Him!”

Answer by Geor
When you talk to him on January 7, say “Christ is Born!” He will probably appreciate it more, though, if you say “Christos razdajetsja!” 🙂