S Rozhdestvom Khristovym!

Yes, Virginia, today is Christmas in the vowel-challenged part of the world.

The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity according to the Julian calendar.

Little-known fact: Russian icons are flat due not to lack of skill, but so that they can be easily viewed by all members of the congregation, regardless of their seating position in the church.

S Rozhdestvom Khristovym!

Yes, Virginia, today is Christmas in the vowel-challenged part of the world.

The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity according to the Julian calendar.

Little-known fact: Russian icons are flat due not to lack of skill, but so that they can be easily viewed by all members of the congregation, regardless of their seating position in the church.