With a prayer and consecrated willow branch - discover how Ukrainian housewives from the Transcarpathian region bake Easter paska. Paska is one of the most important Easter dishes on the holiday table in Ukraine. Ukrainian housewives have passed down the recipes for paska from generation to generation, and following the recommendations to bake good Easter bread is crucial. There is a belief that the family’s well-being for the whole year depends on how well the paska is baked. Recipe 1 The first is Mrs. Olga's family recipe from Chynadiieve settlement...
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The difference between Orthodox and Catholic Easter
Catholicism and Orthodoxy are the largest confessions that honor the feast of Easter and celebrate it on a large scale. Almost every one of us knows that there is one week between the dates of the Easter celebration. However, not all know the differences between the celebrations of Easter among Catholics and Orthodox. In Ukraine, Easter is celebrated according to the Orthodox rite. Despite many similarities, we can observe many significant differences between the Catholic denomination. We invite you to discover 5 main differences in the celebration of Easter...
Secrets and tips on how to cook the perfect paska
Have you ever wondered why it is so important to follow a recipe? Of course, you can change some dishes' ingredients or cooking methods according to your taste. However, only in some cases should you or can do it. The recipe for Easter bread is a good example. Although there are a lot of traditional and modern paska recipes in the Ukrainian culture, their authors always recommend you follow all the instructions strictly. So why should Easter baking be done this way and not otherwise? Just so that your paska...