Bread for Ukrainians is not only an integral part of the meal but also a national heritage. It is called "God's gift," "breadwinner," and "holy" and is perceived as a symbol of life. Therefore, bread is not only an everyday food product but also an element of various rituals. Customs related to Ukrainian bread Respect for bread is brought up in children from childhood. Parents taught the child to eat each piece to the last crumb from an early age. At the very least, you can collect leftovers and...
Traditional Easter dinner meals
Easter dishes are church-consecrated meals eaten during the family's Easter breakfast. Ukrainians consecrate mostly dishes that were not eaten during Lent: ham, sausage, cheese, butter, eggs, etc. Eggs are of special importance: there are krashanky (one-colored Easter eggs) and pysanky (hand-painted Easter eggs). Bitter herbs (such as horseradish), which are served at the Easter table in the memory of the bitterness of Christ's passion, were and are the must of a festive menu. Beetroot seasoned with horseradish is also consecrated in some Ukrainian regions. But the centerpiece of the Easter...
12 traditional meals for Sviat Vechir (Ukrainian Christmas Eve)
According to the Ukrainian tradition, the whole family gathers at one table during the Christmas Eve dinner. Since ancient times Ukrainians have followed such rules - you shouldn’t eat anything all day, and only late in the afternoon, when the first star appears in the sky, you can start dinner. The Christmas Eve is a symbolic holiday when Ukrainians cook 12 special festive dishes. It should be noted that Christmas Eve falls on the last day of the Christmas Fast, so all meals must be lean. Today, in our “virtual”...