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Svyatki (Christmastide)
Svyatki
also: святки, Christmastide, Святки
The Russian Orthodox festive season running from Christmas Eve to Epiphany, a traditional time for visiting, holiday greetings, and paid favors such as having a letter written for those who cannot write.
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- At Christmastime §5 Christmastide
The Russian Orthodox festive season running from Christmas to Epiphany, traditionally a time for visiting and for paid favors such as having a letter written by someone who can write.