In our time. Ukrainians are used to decorating houses with various garlands, toys, and, of course, a Christmas tree (it can be artificial, in the trend of eco-friendly movements. or live). However, whatever one may say, the Christmas tree is not a true Ukrainian symbol of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Traditional Ukrainian home decorations for Christmas and New Year
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 (wheat sheaf).
Traditional talisman
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