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...
Pliatsok – Exquisite Ukrainian dessert, the king of Western Ukraine bakery
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...
Traditions of New Year celebrations in Ukraine – Since the beginning of the XX century until today
On the threshold of the New Year each goodwife is searching for new dishes to gladden and surprise family and friends.
Today we are going to look back at the past and discuss how Ukrainians celebrated the New Year and what festive dishes they...
Why do Ukrainians honor bread so much? Discover the world of traditions
In Ukraine bread is the symbol of life. Since ancient times it was highly honored. Ukrainians call the bread “saint/holy”, “gift from above”, “father”, “breadwinner”, and “head.” In Ukraine none important event happens without bread.
Symbolizing life in rituals and traditions, bread has been...