We were invited by our friend Moses to participate in the Russian Orthodox Christmas Celebration called
Slaviq. It takes place the week following our traditional Christmas.
The celebrants follow the star from house to house for feasting and singing of Christmas Carols in Russian,
Yupi'k and English.
A meal of traditional Eskimo food is served to all the participants and a gift is given to each one by the host. The symbolism is the Star of
Bethlehem stopping at the home of the Savior and the Wise Men bringing gifts. The most precious gift being that of the Savior, the Lord Jesus.
We were invited by our friend Moses to participate in the Russian Orthodox Christmas Celebration called Slaviq. It takes place the week following our traditional Christmas.
The celebrants follow the star from house to house for feasting and singing of Christmas Carols in Russian, Yupi'k and English.
A meal of traditional Eskimo food is served to all the participants and a gift is given to each one by the host. The symbolism is the Star of Bethlehem stopping at the home of the Savior and the Wise Men bringing gifts. The most precious gift being that of the Savior, the Lord Jesus.
