Traditions
Ukrainian traditions and customs. Traditions of different regions of Ukraine. Articles about Ukrainian traditions and culture of Ukraine. Traditions in Ukraine.
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Celebrating of the St. Valentine’s Day in Ukraine
14 of February in Ukraine as also in many other countries is the Day of St. Valentine and all beloved. In this day is supposed to present gifts and cards in the shape of hearts to the people you love. This holiday came to Ukraine recently, and became
Read more...2011-02-09 Comments rating:
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Epiphany in Ukraine
Epiphany is celebrated on 19th of January - this is one of the most important Christian holidays. On this day John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. Jesus Christ came to him from Galilee. When John saw him, he recognized Messiah and at
Read more...2011-01-18 Comments rating:
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Christmas celebration in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the Christmas holidays begin since 2nd of January. Prior to Christmas in the Ukraine, people try to complete almost all important work. As usual, the hostess thoroughly cleans the house, covers the new tablecloth, tries to make new clothes
Read more...2011-01-06 Comments rating:
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New Year celebration in Ukraine
New Year - is the only Slavic feast which is celebrated at the state level in Ukraine. Celebrating New Year in Ukraine combines the most joyful feelings associated with peace, love and understanding. This holiday in Ukraine is associated with new
Read more...2010-12-21 Comments rating:
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Exaltation of the Cross. Ukraine
The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was established in memory of acquisition and the Exaltation of the Cross of Christ. This momentous event occurred during the reign of Constantine the Great, who was the first Roman emperor to stop the
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Protecting Veil (Intercession) of Mother of God
Protecting Veil (Intercession) of Mother of God and Virgin Mary is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on October 14. This is the main autumn fest, the history of which dates back to the year 910, when in one of the temples of Jerusalem during the service
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Ukrainian embroidered towel
The embroidered towels (rushnyk) decorated Ukrainian house since old times. None important affair, ritual or affair of daily life was solved without the Ukrainian embroidered towel. It was the symbol of hospitality - bread and salt were brought to the
Read more...2010-04-13 Comments rating:
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Annunciation of the Mother of God
In ancient times the holiday of the Annunciation had different names: the conception of Christ, the Annunciation of Christ, the beginning of redemption, the Annunciation of the Angel Mary. There is no information about where and how first appeared the
Read more...2010-04-07 Comments rating:
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The Day of Unification (Sobornost) of Ukraine
The Day of Unification (Sobornost) of Ukraine is celebrated in accordance with Presidential Decree of 21 January 1999.In January 1918 there was formed the Ukrainian National Republic (UNR), and on the territories of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Traditions of Ukrainian Wedding
Wedding is one of the most splendid family holidays that unified families and generations. For the Ukrainians wedding means the real ceremonial drama accompanied by music, singing, dancing, playing that in result make it the real folk holiday. Ukrainian
Read more...2009-08-06 Comments rating: