Ukraine Celebrates Christmas On Dec 2025 News. In a stark rebuke of russia, ukraine joins the west in celebrating christmas on dec. Kryvorivnia, ukraine (ap) — christmas carried more than spiritual weight for many ukrainians this year as the country newly observed it as a public holiday on dec.

25 for the first time, as the country continues to separate itself from russia. Many ukrainian orthodox christians are preparing to celebrate christmas on 25 december for the first time this year.