Christmas is a significant holiday for Ukrainians. It is both a state and family holiday, and it is eagerly awaited in every Ukrainian home. This day is an official holiday and an occasion to get together with the whole family. Since it is customary in Ukraine to set out a hearty feast for big holidays, a rich table for guests is a must-have. We have already learned a little more about celebrating Christmas and New Year traditions in Ukrainian families, and now we will learn more about the traditional...
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”...
Why should you celebrate Christmas with your family? 12 lean Ukrainian dishes for Christmas Eve and 10 interesting old Christmas traditions
On the night of January 6 to 7, Ukrainians celebrate one of the biggest religious holiday - Christmas. The evening on the eve of this holiday is called Christmas Eve and has many interesting traditions. Long ago, this day, from the very morning, the woman of the house sets to work. First of all, she performs a magical action and gets "new fire." To do this, she takes the flint and steel, which have lied under the images of Saints during the last twelve days, then crosses herself three...