Christmas is a long-awaited and cozy holiday. Despite the harsh Ukrainian winters, it is always celebrated with warmth in the heart and kindness in the soul. It seems that love and happiness are in the air. A big feast is an essential attribute of the celebration. The whole family and invited guests gather at the festive table. Everyone exchanges gifts, proclaims toasts, and enjoys each other's company in a festive atmosphere. To create this wonderful atmosphere, try cooking Ukrainian Christmas bakery. Here are 3 traditional recipes that will impress...
Magical power of Ukrainian wreath
Made from fragrant herbs and tender flowers, decorated with bright ribbons and endowed with magic powers, a Ukrainian wreath – is the ancient symbol of Ukraine. Let’s find out more about this one of a kind ethnic decoration forming the basis of Ukrainian national identity. It’s hard to imagine a true Ukrainian girl without a wreath. Since olden times, Ukrainian girls decorated themselves with different wreaths emphasizing their tenderness, femininity, youth, and virginity. It was believed that a wreath wields power to still pain, attract love, and protect from...