Category Archives: About Ukraine

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Traditional Easter symbols and beliefs

Ukrainians revere the day of the Holy Easter and spare no effort in preparing for the celebration. The Ukrainian Easter traditions were formed generations but are still relevant and valuable for Orthodox citizens of...

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Great Lent in Ukraine

Easter for Ukrainians is a great holiday eagerly awaited and seriously prepared for. The countdown to the most important holiday for all Orthodox Christians begins from the start of Great Lent, which starts immediately after Masnytsia.

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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...

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Old New Year: an unusual holiday in Ukraine

 

Ukrainians traditionally celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1. However, it is also worth refer the Old New Year to popular winter holidays in Ukraine. It is celebrated on the night of January 13-14.

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7 festive movies to watch on Christmas

 

New Year and Christmas movies are a vital part of the celebration as a hearty family feast. They complement the atmosphere, gather the whole family in front of the TV screen, and can help make household chores more pleasant.

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