The Easter egg is an essential attribute of the celebration of Orthodox Easter in Ukraine. Many Ukrainians use the dyeing technique: this is an easy and relatively quick way to decorate eggs for a holiday. These eggs are called krashanky (the name derives from the Ukrainian word for "krasyty" (to paint). Some talented craftsmen create more complex images for Easter eggs called pysanky. They are known for the combination of several colors and various intricate patterns and pictures. But what is especially interesting: krashanky and pysanky carry both symbolic and...
Ukrainian Easter dishes
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...
Ukrainian Easter egg designs – What do they mean?
“Pysanka is a unique wealth. We must preserve it as an invaluable treasure! We should be proud of it before the whole world.” Dovzhenko, talented screenwriter, film producer and director of Ukrainian origin Pysanky (Easter eggs) belong to the best works of Ukrainian folk art. From olden times, they were made by rural girls and women, monks and icon painters, urban ladies, bakers, and many others in the spring, right before Easter. That’s why the decoration techniques vary so much. Researchers believe that the Ukrainian Easter egg has over...