Christmas in ukraine

From time immemorial people celebrated different events. As time went on, there were more and more holidays; the festivities became surrounded by certain traditions and rituals that characterized a specific event.

Kolyada in Lviv, Ukraine

With Holiday season approaching us thought I would share!

Ukraine, a democracy of 44 million people, continues to experience a devastating attack. As the world uneasily watches the 8th day of the Russian invasion, people and nations are uniting like never before, sending support and condemning this unjustified war.

Christians love to put up a Christmas tree before the 25th of December. Many think of it as traditional. Depending on how narrow minded one is, the tradition is either not very old, or rather older than one imagines. The Christmas tree has a history. It was promoted, demoted, forbidden and it developed to its modern form through many stages. Some of its Christian symbolism has even been completely lost. Evergreen plants have held a special attraction for humans from times immemorial. Staying…

A variety of Christmas symbols contribute to the spirit of the winter holidays and create a joyful atmosphere.

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