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Ukraine snubs Russia, celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for first time
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians attended services on Sunday as the country for the first time celebrated Christmas on December 25, after the government changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate, as a snub to Russia.
“All Ukrainians are together,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a Christmas message released Sunday evening. “We all celebrate Christmas together. On the same date, as one big family, as one nation, as one united country.”
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In the southern Black Sea port of Odesa, churchgoers prayed and lit candles as priests in gold vestments held Christmas Eve service in the Cathedral of the Nativity, decorated with fir trees and a nativity scene.
“We believe that we really should celebrate Christmas with the whole world, far away, far away from Moscow. For me, that’s the new message now,” said one smiling parishioner, Olena, whose son is a medic on the front line.
“We really want to celebrate in a new way. This is a holiday with the whole of Ukraine, with our independent Ukraine. This is very important for us,” she told AFP.
Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on January 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches.
Separately, Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 28 Russian drones out of 31 launched from the annexed Crimea peninsula on Monday as well as had also shot down two Russian missiles and two fighter jets.
Zelenskyy signed a law in July moving the celebration to December 25, saying it enabled Ukrainians to “abandon the Russian heritage of imposing Christmas celebrations on January 7”.
The date change is part of hastened moves since Russia’s invasion to remove traces of the Russian and Soviet empires. Other measures include renaming streets and removing monuments.
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine formally broke away from the Russian Orthodox Church over Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its support for separatists in eastern Ukraine.
The political rift has seen priests and even entire parishes switch from one church to another, with the new Orthodox Church of Ukraine growing fast and taking over several Russia-linked church buildings, moves supported by the government.
On Sunday evening, worshippers packed St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv — the headquarters of the new independent church — for a Christmas service led by the primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Yepifaniy.
Ukrainians around the country voiced support for the Christmas date change.
“We wanted to support what is happening in Ukraine now. Because changes are always difficult, and when these changes occur, more people are needed to support it in order for something new to happen,” said Denis, a young man attending church in Odesa.
At Kyiv’s Golden-Domed Monastery, Oksana Krykunova said that for her, after the invasion, it was “natural to switch to the 25th.”
She added: “I just visited my parents — my 81-year-old mother and 86-year-old father — and they accepted it absolutely (normally).”
In the western city of Lviv, which has been little damaged by the war, Taras Kobza, an army medic, said “We have to join the civilized world.”
Tetiana, a singer in a traditional music group called Yagody (berries), agreed, saying, “I’m very happy that we are finally celebrating Christmas Eve and Christmas together with the rest of the world. It’s really cool.”
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has also opted to hold Christmas services on December 25.
But the historically Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church is keeping the January 7 Christmas date. This church claims to have cut ties with Russia because of the war but many Ukrainians are sceptical.
Under the Soviet Union, atheism was encouraged and Christmas traditions such as trees and gifts were shifted to New Year’s Eve, which became the main holiday.
Ukrainian Christmas traditions include a dinner on Christmas Eve with 12 meatless dishes including a sweet grain pudding called kutya.
People decorate homes with elaborate sheaves of wheat called didukh. Celebrations also include singing carols called kolyadky, carrying decorations in the shape of stars and performing nativity scenes.
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How to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Philadelphia Eagles look to extend a six-game winning streak to seven today when they take on the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Eagles, who are 8-2 so far this season, are coming off a November 14 win against the Washington Commanders. The Rams, with a record of 5-5, are coming off a November 17 win against the New England Patriots.
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How and when to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game today
The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. ET). The game will stream on Peacock but it can also be viewed locally on NBC and the streaming platforms below.
How and when to watch the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game without cable
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How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Dallas Cowboys will face off with the Washington Commanders today. With a record of 3-7, the Cowboys have had a tough season so far and will be looking to recover after a five-game losing streak. The Commanders, who have racked up a record of 7-4, will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak on the heels of last week’s 26-18 loss against the Eagles.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Cowboys vs. Commanders game today, whether or not you have cable.
How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
The Cowboys vs. Commanders game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
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How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers today. With a split record of 5-5, the 49ers will be looking to secure a win against the Packers after last week’s tight 20-17 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers, who have racked up a winning record of 7-3 so far this season, could be tough to take down as they look to lock in their second win in a row.
Here’s how and when you can watch the 49ers vs. Packers game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers
The 49ers vs. Packers game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the following options.
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Catch today’s game by subscribing to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which features 46 channels, including ESPN, ABC, NBC and Fox, covering local and nationally broadcast NFL games. The plan also includes 50 hours of DVR storage for added convenience. To expand your NFL coverage, consider pairing it with Paramount+ for CBS games or enhance your lineup with the Sports Extra add-on, which offers channels like NFL RedZone, NBA TV and Golf Channel.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the way to go. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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