Easter is considered to be the most important day in the annual calendar of church holidays. This bright day symbolizes the Resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion and the unconditional victory of life over death. Like many other holidays in the Ukrainian culture, the celebration of Easter is accompanied by the preparation of a large feast with peculiar dishes. Ukrainian custom to set the table on Easter Each region and village in Ukraine has peculiarities of celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord. But the basis is always the traditional...
Traditional Easter symbols and beliefs
Ukrainians revere the day of the Holy Easter and spare no effort in preparing for the celebration. The Ukrainian Easter traditions were formed generations but are still relevant and valuable for Orthodox citizens of Ukraine. Easter traditions are connected to preparing the festive table and observing Great Lent, and they also include different folk customs and signs. There are many of them, so we bring to your attention the most famous folk beliefs. Beliefs associated with Orthodox Easter - On Sunday morning, you need to look at the sun. According...
Easter Eggs – Discovering symbolism of colors in Ukraine
Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky) are works of art and pride of Ukrainian people. They are known not only in Ukraine but all over the world. In different towns across the globe, people dedicate poems to pysanky, organize large-scale exhibitions and set up monuments. It is interesting to mention that the oldest Ukrainian Easter egg was called krashanka and was painted in one color. Two- and multicolored Easter eggs appeared much later and caught the fancy of Ukrainians. However, eggs were colored not only for the sake of beauty. Each color has...