On the Sunday after Christmas the Church [[Apostle James the Just|James the Brother of Our Lord]], [[David]] the King, and [[Joseph the Betrothed]].

The period of Christmas rejoicing extends to [[Theophany|Epiphany]] during which time the Christmas songs are sung and fasting and kneeling in prayer are not called for by the Church. Throughout this time, it is the custom of Orthodox Christians to greet each other with the words: ''"'''Christ is Born!'''"'' and the response: ''"'''Glorify Him!'''"''