Ukrainians have traditionally cooked many different dishes for the Easter celebration. While Easter bread and eggs play an essential ceremonial function, there are other recipes to include in your festive menu.
Traditional Easter dishes in different regions of Ukraine
Ancient Ukrainian rituals related to Easter eggs
The Easter egg is an essential attribute of the celebration of Orthodox Easter in Ukraine. Many Ukrainians use the dyeing technique: this is an easy and relatively quick way to decorate eggs for a...
Ukrainian Easter dishes
Easter is considered to be the most important day in the annual calendar of church holidays. This bright day symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion and the...
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...
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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