Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:55am on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday International
Ukraine is set to celebrate Christmas on 25 December for the first time, breaking from the Orthodox tradition of 7 January aligned with the Julian calendar. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's July-signed law officially recognizes this shift to the Western, Gregorian calendar, a symbolic step distancing Ukraine from Russian influence amid the ongoing conflict. Embraced by the church and citizens, the change signifies Ukraine's alignment with its European aspirations. Kira Rudik of the Golos Zmin Party underscores its significance, stating it marks a cultural and festive synchronization with the democratic, progressive world.
