While Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season in many Christian traditions, it is also observed as Three Kings Day in Western Christianity. However, Orthodox Christian churches may ...

the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, Athos monasteries and some Protestants and Catholics of the Eastern Rite also celebrate Christmas on January 7 or December 25 according to the Julian calendar.

Greek Orthodox Priest Issa Thaljieh says this has not been a joyful Christmas in Bethlehem. "Bethlehem today is very sad. For me, it’s important to focus on the prayers and the religious rituals ...

January 7 is also Christmas day for Orthodox Christians in Serbia, Jerusalem, Georgia, and the monastic community of Mount Athos in Greece, one of Orthodox Christianity’s holiest sites.