The traditions of Ukrainian wedding have formed for centuries. In the course of time, some of them have changed as people, their preferences, and lifestyle change with time. Yet main customs of celebrations have gone through years and even centuries and remained the same. For instance, big rich weddings are still held in many regions. Until quite recently, the celebration of the wedding lasted almost the whole week: Friday – the beginning of the wedding Saturday – serving karavai (round loaf bread) Sunday – church wedding Monday – Wednesday –...
The history of wedding baking – Dyvuvannia
Dyvuvannia – is the unique decoration of a festival wedding table, the emerging of which we owe to the ancient Ukrainian traditions. This wedding bakery is considered to be a very symbolic rite which is undeservingly pushed out by the modern fashion craze. Dyvuvannia doesn’t mean surprise as many of us may think but it means girlhood. From olden times the long tresses were a symbol of girlhood. That’s why dyvuvannia reminds the long hair of girls which is decorated with flowers and ribbons. Ingredients: 200 ml milk 7 g...