Mystery and magic surround the celebrations of Christmas and New Year in Ukraine. Therefore, it is expected that there are many beliefs and signs connected to these holidays. We encourage you to discover the most interesting of them.
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Christmas folk rituals in Ukraine
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New Year celebrations in Ukraine
Today, Ukrainians celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1. However, this was not always like that: depending on the events, the dates changed, and even the seasons of celebration. So...
How Ukrainians celebrate Christmas and New Year
Winter holidays are one of the most favorite and long-awaited among Ukrainians. They start in mid-December and last until mid-January. At this time, all usually sum up the results of the outgoing year, do general cleaning, buy gifts for loved ones, and...
The symbolism of colors of the Ukrainian flag
Each color represents the whole world of symbols and meanings. Therefore, it is not surprising that color science has long played a significant role in the worldview of people and their perception of the world. Ukrainians take the choice of colors seriously...
Origin of the national flag of Ukraine and its present usage
The flag of Ukraine is one of the most important state symbols, along with the national emblem and anthem. It consists of equally sized horizontal bands of blue (top) and yellow (bottom) colors. According to the...