Christmas in Russia is celebrated on the 7th of January. Due to historical reasons, many old Christmas traditions in Russia have transitioned to New Year’s Eve. In the following posts, we will explore the relevant vocabulary. Here, let’s take a look at some words and names associated with Christmas as a religious holiday.
- Рождество = Christmas;
- Иисус Христос, Дева Мария, Иосиф = Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, Joseph;
- вертеп = nativity scene;
- рождественский гимн = Christmas carol;
- волхвы = the Wise Men;
- дары волхвов = The Wise Men’s gifts;
- С Рождеством! Счастливого Рождества! = Merry Christmas!
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