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Why do Ukrainians honor bread so much? Discover the world of traditions

 

In Ukraine bread is the symbol of life. Since ancient times it was highly honored. Ukrainians call the bread “saint/holy”, “gift from above”, “father”, “breadwinner”, and “head.” In Ukraine none important event happens without bread.

Symbolizing life in rituals and traditions, bread has been...

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Christmas Kalach

There is a tradition in Ukraine to present kalach when visiting relatives and friends during Christmas and New Year holidays.

Of course, there is a wide choice in shops. However there is nothing like flavorful, golden, and sweet homemade kalach. Real kalach is that...

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Homemade garlic bread

You can serve this spicy and savoury homemade garlic bread as a snack. It is easy to bake, toothsome to eat, and quickly to cook.

Ingredients:

  • 100-120 g...
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Wedding round loaf of bread

Today we are going to cook the Ukrainian round loaf of bread for a wedding. It is the first bread which newlyweds should taste together.

Parents-in-law present this round loaf on a Ukrainian embroidered towel. The parents meet the happy pair with bread and salt (a traditional...

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