The clergy saw in the new celebration ‘ demonic action, ’ a pagan tradition, which had nothing to do with the birth of the Savior, and furthermore, it was a tradition from the West. ” ​ — Professor Yelena V.
“ रूस में सदाबहार पेड़ को ‘ मसीहियत ’ का चिन्ह मानने में कई मुश्‍किलें आयीं ।