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...
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In the old days, in winter, Ukrainians hung * on the central beam of a house
- 1- iron rooster
- 2- wooden hare
- 3- clay horse
- 4- straw spider
Fasting dishes in the Ukrainian cuisine
Ukrainian cuisine is rich in numerous dishes and delicacies, so it is not surprising that it is on the list of the TOP 20 tastiest cuisines in the world. So if you keep fast, are on a diet or don’t eat fatty foods...
Ukrainian Christmas decoration didukh. What does it mean?
If you cook Ukrainian recipes and are interested in national culture, then you probably know that Ukrainians have a great number of traditions and talismans with some secret, hidden meanings. On New Year and Christmas holidays, we make a special decoration called didukh/diduch...
Ukrainian home decor for New Year holidays
Like everyone on the planet, Ukrainians love holidays. The New Year holiday season is a series of important and special family events, so Ukrainians plan in advance what traditional dishes to cook, what gifts to present for their loved ones and of course...