Christmas in Ukraine is celebrated on December 25. Since 2017, the date has been one of the official state holidays. Before that, Christmas was celebrated by many on January 7 by the Julian calendar.

"Discover the rich traditions and symbols of Christmas in Ukraine, celebrated on December 25th or January 7th. Learn about customs like fasting, Holy Dinner, carol singing, and symbols such as Didukh, Kutia, and Vertep.

Christmas Eve on December 24 is called Sviatyi Vechir (Святий вечір) or Sviatvechir (Святвечір) in Ukraine ("Holy Evening"), and has many customs and rituals, most of which predate the introduction of Christianity to Ukraine.

Dec 1, 2023 · Dive into Ukrainian Christmas traditions - from didukh decorations to lively koliadky carols. Remember the thrill of Ukrainian Christmas as a child? The scent of kutya wafting through the air, the anticipation of Sviaty Mykolai’s visit, and the joyous carols echoing in the frosty night.

Ukrainian Christmas festivities begin on Christmas Eve (January 6.) and end on the Feast of the Epiphany. The Christmas Eve Supper or Sviata Vecheria (Holy Supper) brings the family together to partake in special foods and begin the holiday with many customs and traditions, which reach back to antiquity.

Jan 6, 2021 · Christmas in Ukraine is a very special holiday, full of traditions and customs. But how exactly do Ukrainians celebrate Christmas and what are the most beautiful Ukrainian Christmas Traditions?

Explore the rich and unique Ukrainian Christmas traditions. Dive into holiday customs, dishes, and festivities that shape Ukraine's Yuletide season.

Nov 28, 2023 · Christmas’ Progression in Ukraine Being Ready. A 40-day fast, beginning on November 15 and ending on December 25, is a customary practice in Ukraine before Christmas. Saint Apostle Philip’s memorial day falls on the final day of the fast, thus the name “Pylypivka.”

Dec 25, 2022 · Here we have gathered some traditions and customs which trace back to the ancient time of Ukraine’s statehood. The Ukrainian Christmas is a mix of Christian customs and ancient pagan traditions and rituals.

Christmas in Ukraine has many traditions and customs. Some of them appeared with the baptism of Rus, and some have pagan origins. Learn about the main symbols of the biggest winter holiday and their ancient history