The day of Saint Mykolai (Nicholas) is the feast with a special charm. Orthodox Christians celebrate it on the 19th of December, while Catholics on the 6th of December (Catholics all feasts with constant dates celebrate 13 days earlier, taking into account the difference between the Julian and Gregorian calendar). Children are waiting eagerly for this day the whole year. On the eve of the feast they write letters with their wishes to St. Mykolai and put them into mail boxes or leave on a window sill. The day...
Traditions of New Year celebrations in Ukraine – Since the beginning of the XX century until today
On the threshold of the New Year each goodwife is searching for new dishes to gladden and surprise family and friends. Today we are going to look back at the past and discuss how Ukrainians celebrated the New Year and what festive dishes they served and cooked over the last one hundred years. Some Ukrainian culinary attributes still remain unaltered. They have accompanied Ukrainians from XX to XXI century and are present on modern New Year tables. The beginning of the XX century During the Civil war in...
Happy New Year Greetings
Happy New Year Greetings! May the new year be like a blank book that is waiting for intervention to fill up its 365 pages with all the colors under the sun making it a vibrant addition to your life. New is the year, new are the hopes and the aspirations, New is the resolution, new are the spirits and.. Forever our warm wishes are for you Have a promising and fulfilling New Year Here is a wishing that the coming year is a glorious One that rewards all your future...