
May 19, 2019 | Ukraine, Ukrainian Traditions
Celebrating Kyiv Day in Ukraine
Each Ukrainian city has it’s very own “city day”, the day when the city was founded. Kyiv Day is usually celebrated at the last weekend [...]
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Each Ukrainian city has it’s very own “city day”, the day when the city was founded. Kyiv Day is usually celebrated at the last weekend [...]
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A "pysanka" (plural: pysanky) is a traditional Ukrainian Easter egg. The word originates from the verb pysaty, which means "to write". [...]
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Holy Thursday, known as Velykyi Chetver or Strasty Khrysta, is a day to commemorate Christ’s passion. In doing this, everything must be [...]
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Ukrainians Celebrate With Food, Family, and Wheat
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The vyshyvanka is a part of Ukrainian traditional clothing that contains elements of ethnic embroidery. Embroidery has rich history in [...]
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Every year, Ukrainians gather to celebrate their nation’s independence on August 24th to mark the declaration of independence of 1991. [...]
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Ukrainian weddings are rich in different traditions and there are many customs that haven’t been changed for many centuries, the [...]
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Malanka is a Ukrainian folk holiday celebrated on January 13th, which is New Year’s Eve in accordance with the Julian calendar. Malanka [...]
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Christmas celebrations begin early in Ukraine and they center on faith, food and family members past and present. Saint Nicholas’ [...]
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Ukraine is the biggest country in Europe with total area of 603 550 square kilometers. Yet the population is lesser compared to France [...]
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