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When did Ukrainians celebrate New Year in ancient times?

When did Ukrainians celebrate New Year in ancient times?

Today we are accustomed to starting preparations for New Year holidays in late November or early December. This makes sense because New Year is celebrated on January 1st and Christmas on December 25th or January 7th (whether Catholic or Orthodox ).

Yet, can you believe that Ukrainian ancestors...

12 traditional meals for Sviat Vechir (Ukrainian Christmas Eve)

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...