Foula Island Celebrates Christmas on January 6th, Defying Global Tradition

Viral
N
News18•24-12-2025, 18:36
Foula Island Celebrates Christmas on January 6th, Defying Global Tradition
- •Foula Island, Britain, uniquely celebrates Christmas on January 6th, unlike the global December 25th tradition.
- •The 35 residents of Foula adhere to the ancient Julian calendar, not the Gregorian calendar adopted by Britain in 1752.
- •This calendar difference, exacerbated by a 1900 leap year rule, shifts their Christmas by 12 days.
- •The remote 5-square-mile island lacks modern amenities but offers unique wildlife, WWII shipwrecks, and self-catered stays.
- •Access to Foula is via ferry or small plane, requiring visitors to bring all their own supplies.
Why It Matters: Foula Island's unique Christmas date stems from its adherence to the Julian calendar.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...





