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.
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Old New Year: an unusual holiday in Ukraine
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...
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.
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3 important January holidays for Ukrainians
Once upon a time, Ukrainians called January studen, i.e. a very cold month. There were three important holidays during this period: Christmas, Epiphany, and Old New Year (St Vasyl Day). How did Ukrainians celebrate these holidays and what exactly did they...
Magic Old New Year fortune telling – 6 tasty ways to find out your fate
The holiday period from January 7 to 19 is considered special in Ukraine. Ukrainian ancestors believed that during this time the fate could open its secrets and mysteries, so they tried to get answers to the most personal questions. They found out about the future...