Days Until January 7th
About January 7th
January 7th is Orthodox Christmas Day for churches using the Julian calendar
📚 Interesting Facts
January 7th is Orthodox Christmas Day for churches using the Julian calendar
Millions of Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on this day, including in Russia, Ukraine, and Ethiopia
This is also National Tempura Day in the United States
The day marks the traditional end of the Christmas season in Western Christianity
January 7 is also International Programmers' Day in some years (256th day of the year)
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Orthodox Christians attend Christmas liturgy and celebrate with family meals
Fasting ends and festive meals are prepared in Orthodox tradition
Enjoying tempura dishes on National Tempura Day
Continuing Christmas celebrations in Eastern Orthodox countries
Exchanging gifts in Orthodox Christmas traditions
📜 Historical Events on This Day
Galileo Galilei discovered the Galilean moons of Jupiter
French aeronaut Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American John Jeffries crossed the English Channel in a balloon
The Harlem Globetrotters basketball team was founded
Emperor Hirohito of Japan died after 62 years on the throne
Charlie Hebdo shooting occurred in Paris, France
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