Month: November 2017

Saint Nicholas Day

The mystery of St. Mykolai Day origin. Ancient traditions and modern-day celebrations

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The day of Saint Mykolai (Nicholas) is the feast with a special charm. Orthodox Christians celebrate it on the 19th of December, while Catholics on the 6th of December (Catholics all feasts with constant dates celebrate 13 days earlier, taking into account the difference between the Julian and Gregorian calendar). Children are waiting eagerly for […]

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Ukrainian dessert

Pliatsok – Exquisite Ukrainian dessert, the king of Western Ukraine bakery

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Pliatsky are one-of-a-kind bakery traditional for Western Ukraine. They represent something betwixt and between pies and cakes. In Lviv and Ternopil there is a dialectic word interpretation – “pastry that includes crusts, creams, and fillings.” It is no wonder that pliatsky are so loved by Ukrainians. They incorporate the best eating qualities of pies and […]

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