T/I 11:17:39 In Moscow on Sunday (24/12) Russians went on shopping sprees on the eve of the day most Western christians celebrate Christmas. Although the Russian Orthodox Christmas falls on January 7, the date most Western Christians celebrate, December 25, is beginning SHOWS: MOSCOW, RUSSIA 24/12 0.00 Moscow boulevard and snow 0.04 Children playing in snow 0.16 Outdoor christmas tree 0.20 Christmas tree in Moscow's central department store, 'GUM' 0.24 Crowd of shoppers in GUM 0.28 Shoppers buying presents 0.39 Children's party in children's museum making arts and crafts 0.51 Children's pantomime on stage 0.55 Audience of children watching, smiling 1.01 Exterior of Polish Catholic church in Moscow 1.03 Religious service in progress 1.13 Creche and nativity scene 1.20 VISION ENDS You can license this story through AP Archive: www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/9394322c1332548ee5ae2e6091b9e3f6 Find out more about AP Archive: www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork