On Easter, Ukrainian people go to church to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ and bless the food in baskets and after have meal together. This process has deep spiritual and religious meaning. Easter is a family holiday when all relatives gather around the festive table. At first Ukrainians eat the food which they brought from the church. Ukrainians prepare their Easter baskets in the evening and cover them with an embroidered napkin. In the Ukrainian Easter basket you can find: Paska Eggs Ham Sausages Cheese Dairy butter Horseradish Salt Some Ukrainians...
UKRAINIAN EGG COLORS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Yellow/golden/orange colors bring people good mood. These colors mean the warmth, hope, and rich harvest. The red color symbolizes goodness and life’s pleasures. The red egg is the symbol of resurrection and self-sacrifice. The blue color has the meaning of sky, air, and health. The green color symbolizes waking of nature, hope, and good harvest. The brown color stands for the earth and its life-giving strength. The black color embodies the color of night, everything unknown and mysterious. It also symbolizes the afterlife. The multicolored egg is the symbol of...
Poppy Seed Buns
We all love homemade bakery and buns are no exception. These gorgeous buns with poppy seed and jam filling are a real winner. These buns will become a perfect accompaniment for your family tea party or some gatherings with close friends. They are so delicious, light, and flavorful that can be eaten in minutes. You should be prepared that this recipe may become an often requested one by your family members. However, these buns are so divine that they are well worth the preparation. Don't hold back to try them!...