How to Send Orthodox Christmas Cards

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

Rate: (13 Ratings)

January 7 is Christmas Day for Orthodox Christians. Why? Because in A.D. 325, the church fathers set all holy days by the Julian calendar. But Pope Gregory XIII and his astronomers decided to adjust the calendar to accommodate leap years by dropping 10 days. And so in 1582, the 365.24-day Gregorian calendar that we use today was created.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Mail your cards out well before Orthodox Christmas to be sure they get there on time.
Step2
Look for pretty cards or make your own for friends and family.
Step3
Find Orthodox Christmas greeting cards at places like Sparks.com, Hallmark, Current and American Greetings.
Step4
Place an appropriate sticker on the envelope. You can find these at most card shops.
Step5
Sign your card with best wishes for the new year.
Step6
Use the special-issue Christmas postage stamps.

Tips & Warnings

  • Some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25; others exchange gifts for the feast of St. Nicholas on December 19.

Comments

| View All Comments
TimBullard

TimBullard said

Flag This Comment

on 10/25/2007 Most Orthodox Christians in the US celebrate Dec. 25 for Christmas!

TimBullard

TimBullard said

Flag This Comment

on 10/25/2007 g

Post a Comment

POST A COMMENT

Request a New How-To Article

Looking for more How To information? Chances are there’s an eHow member who knows how to do what you’re looking to do. Submit an article request now!

eHow Article: How to Send Orthodox Christmas Cards

eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

Related Ads

Hobbies, Games & Toys

Sentigen
Meet Nate Chang, eHow Expert eHow’s Hobbies, Games & Toys Expert.