During Orthodox Christmas, old traditions stay strong

January 7th is Orthodox Christmas, which is celebrated in many communities across Alaska. And the celebration is in full swing in the Alaska Native village of Nanwalek on the Southern Kenai Peninsula.
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People in Nanwalek spent Christmas Eve singing in celebration of Orthodox Christmas at the Saint Sergius and Herman church in Nanwalek. In the community of about 300 people of Alutiiq and Sugpiaq descent, they sing in S