Yearly Archives: 2018

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,...

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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...

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