Ukrainian Christmas traditions

December 25th

January 7th

February 14th

Ongoing war with Russia

 Economic difficulties

 Change in Christmas traditions

The twelve months of the year

The twelve apostles

The twelve zodiac signs

Borscht

Kutia (boiled wheat mixed with poppy seeds and honey)

Roast turkey

Christmas star

Winter magic

Ancestors' spirits

Singers who go from house to house singing Christmas songs

Dancers who perform traditional Ukrainian folk dances

Children who tell the poems

"Merry Christmas!" and "Happy New Year!"

"Christ is Born!" and "Let us Praise Him!"

I don't know:(

Koliadky

Jingle Bells

Shchedrivky(Carol of the Bells)

Independence Day

Ukrainian form of festivity with ancient roots

Mardi Gras

Go swimming in ice holes

Give gifts to children

Attend church services