With a prayer and consecrated willow branch - discover how Ukrainian housewives from the Transcarpathian region bake Easter paska. Paska is one of the most important Easter dishes on the holiday table in Ukraine. Ukrainian housewives have passed down the recipes for paska from generation to generation, and following the recommendations to bake good Easter bread is crucial. There is a belief that the family’s well-being for the whole year depends on how well the paska is baked. Recipe 1 The first is Mrs. Olga's family recipe from Chynadiieve settlement...
The difference between Orthodox and Catholic Easter
Catholicism and Orthodoxy are the largest confessions that honor the feast of Easter and celebrate it on a large scale. Almost every one of us knows that there is one week between the dates of the Easter celebration. However, not all know the differences between the celebrations of Easter among Catholics and Orthodox. In Ukraine, Easter is celebrated according to the Orthodox rite. Despite many similarities, we can observe many significant differences between the Catholic denomination. We invite you to discover 5 main differences in the celebration of Easter...
What Ukrainians put in an Easter basket? Traditional food and symbolism
Easter is coming soon - the day when Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ that happened on the third day after his death. On the night of the Resurrection of Christ, the festive church service is held, and people bring Easter baskets with Easter bread, eggs, and other products to the church. In this way, the church blesses Christians after a long fast to eat again dishes containing meat or milk products. The tradition of filling the basket varies in different regions of Ukraine. People put different products...