Ukrainians traditionally celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1. However, it is also worth refer the Old New Year to popular winter holidays in Ukraine. It is celebrated on the night of January 13-14. This holiday is not celebrated as much as the traditional New Year. And not all Ukrainians attach great importance to this day. However, the Old New Year has an interesting history of celebration. How can New Year be Old? Let's look at a story that took place over 100 years ago. Until 1918, Ukraine lived...
Traditional Old New Year foods in Ukraine
According to the tradition, Ukrainians cook rich and nourishing dishes for the Old New Year's Eve. That’s why this evening is also called “Generous Evening” (Shchedryi Vechir). Kutia is the main ritual dish. It is cooked with dried fruits, poppy seeds, nuts, and honey, and is dressed with cream or rendered pork fat. Apart from kutia, the festive Old New Year table in Ukraine is loaded with a bunch of tasty meals. It is believed the more dishes you have on the table – the more prosperous year will be....
Old New Year: traditions, history of the holiday, customs and omens
On the night of January 13-14, Ukrainians celebrate the Old New Year. How did the holiday come to be? What are the traditions and customs of the Old New Year? You will find answers to all these questions in our new article. Old New Year. What this holiday is? Old New Year is a rare historical phenomenon, an extra holiday that emerged as a result of a change in the time calculation and firmly rooted in the family traditions of many Ukrainians, as well as residents of some other countries....