Varenyky are a part of national Ukrainian cuisine. For many Ukrainians, sweet dumplings were a favorite food in childhood, which today brings nostalgia and happy memories. Isn’t it great when a dish can take you back to a certain period and place of your life? If yes, then this recipe just fits the bill. Let’s together return to youth and enjoy the scrumptious taste of varenyky filled with a savory strawberry filling. The advantage of this dish is its simple recipe you will easily handle. Plus, these dumplings can not...
Trinity Sunday – Ukrainian traditions and customs
For centuries, Trinity Sunday Holiday has embodied sincere joy, gladness, and spirituality. Trinity Sunday is a very beautiful holiday because all homes and churches are decorated with twigs, herbs, and flowers. Trinity Sunday (Pentecost) is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter and symbolizes the opening of God’s triune nature: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Pentecost also represents purification, the victory of truth and virtue. Mysterious meaning of herbs Each plant has its own sacral meaning that traces its roots back to pre-Christian times. For...
Mysterious symbolism of Ukrainian embroidery
On the International Vyshyvanka Day, people wear Ukrainian national embroidered shirts that impress with their beauty and diversity. However, not everybody knows that images and patterns feature rich symbolism. Each stitch, star or flower has its own meaning. Ukrainians believed that embroidery is a peculiar talisman protecting against everything bad and they tried to represent happiness, fate, life, and power in the ornaments. Square The symbol of well-being, peace, and fortune. It also means perfection, harmony, and order. In the Ukrainian tradition, the square is the symbol of earth....