Most Orthodox and Eastern Rite Christians celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar on January 7, two weeks after Christians who observe the holiday using the Gregorian calendar. Here's a look at how the Orthodox holiday was observed in a number of different countries, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East.
Orthodox Christmas Celebrations
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In Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, people attend an Orthodox Christmas service early on January 7, 2014.
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An Armenian church Christmas mass in Duhok, Iraq on January 6, 2014.