Christmas is not only one of the most important Christian holidays, but also a special time when even the most hardened skeptics begin to feel the magic of the holiday and sincerely wait for the accomplishment of a real miracle that will transform their life in an amazing way. Christmas is the time of family unity, faith in good and inexplicable happiness, which covers everyone absolutely.
A Christmas in Ukraine, or as it is called here, Kolyada is also an unforgettable colorful event, with its unique traditions of rituals . And if you want to have fun, become a participant of the ancient rite, taste the best national holiday dishes and plunge into the magical atmosphere of this holiday, go to Ukraine, a lot of positive emotions and pleasant memories you are guaranteed.
Traditions of the meeting of Christmas
So historically, the most active and solemn Christmas is celebrated on Western Ukraine, where native Ukrainian traditions were enriched by Romanian, Polish and Hungarian . Here festivities begin on the evening of January 6 and last a whole month . It is especially interesting to meet Christmas in one of the Hutsul villages, you will have the opportunity to become a spectator, participant, unusual theatrical action . Celebrations in accordance with all Ukrainian traditions can be combined with skiing and other winter sports .
Christmas in Lviv
No less festive atmosphere reigns in big cities, for example, for this Christmas should be sent to the old Lviv. The beautiful city at this time becomes even more attractive, adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, and most importantly by unusual denotes - small compositions illustrating the birth of Jesus Christ, sculptures of the Angels and just smiles of local residents.
And in the central square of the Market a real Christmas fair is organized where you can buy unique toys handmade, Ukrainian embroidery, ornaments, handmade wooden products, mittens and blankets from natural sheep wool . To warm up in the frosty pre-holiday evening and restore strength will help mulled wine, the legendary Lviv th coffee and incredibly delicious chocolate cooked according to the old recipes of small Lviv confectioneries . Here everything is just as well as in any Western European capital - festive, orderly and noble .
Directly on January 7, the city is flooded with festive procession of rustic Christmas carols, songs, a group of young people dressed in national costumes, at the head of a cheerful procession bears the symbol of celebration - the Christmas star, and next to them goes a mummified goat-tree, which symbolizes prosperity and fertility . At this time, and frosty air is permeated with universal joy and fun . And the next day in the very center of Lviv in front of the Town Hall building is a holiday of Pampukha - a special donut, which is baked according to the old Ukrainian recipe especially for Christmas .
Christmas in Chernivtsi
No less grandiose and spectacular is this holiday in the nearby cities, in particular in Chernivtsi, which is also called "Little Paris". There are also set up denots, fairs, sing carols and drink mulled wine near a lively Christmas tree, brought from the most magical forest. Everywhere there is the same magic atmosphere as in the best Hollywood movies, only the prices here are much more affordable than not only in Paris, but even in Lviv.
Christmas in Kiev
If you are planning to celebrate Christmas in the Ukrainian capital, then you should not miss the opportunity to go to mass festivities in the Museum of National Architecture and Life "Pirogovo", located near Kiev. Getting to this huge museum complex in the open air, you are transferred to Ukraine of the 19th century. Here guests, including many Ukrainian celebrities, are entertained by the best folklore groups, treated to delicious national dishes and invited to participate in all sorts of national fun.