How to make Ukrainian pysanka Easter eggs
For Easter, Ukrainians make pysanky – Easter eggs decorated with the batik method. It’s a tradition that goes back to ancient times and is found
Pysanky – 26 Ukrainian Easter eggs from different regions of Ukraine
From ancient times, in every region of Ukraine, there were specific traditions to create pysanky (Easter eggs decorated with the batik method). One look at
How to Make Pysanky Eggs for Easter
Let’s start with the word itself: Pysanky (plural form of pysanka) is from the Ukrainian word “pysaty” meaning “to write.” Pysanky eggs are perfect for
The History and Traditions of Ukrainian Christmas: A Deep Dive into Rich Cultural Heritage
Ukrainian Christmas is a celebration steeped in ancient traditions, folklore, and religious significance. Rooted in both pagan and Christian practices, the holiday reflects the country’s
Playlist | Ukrainian Christmas music
It’s the holiday season and time for family, food and music. Lots of music! What music is better than Ukrainian Christmas music. We’ve assembled a
Christmas in Ukraine diary: Most moving experience I saw during my trip
I’m writing this in the air, flying back to Fort Worth from Europe. I just spent several days in Eastern Europe, first in Krakow and
Ukrainian Christmas Concert fundraises for music education for refugees
In 2022, Vlad Kostylev and a small group of other Canadians living in Nova Scotia with roots in Ukraine formed the Ukrainian Cultural Society here,
Edmontonians from Ukraine carry on Christmas holiday traditions in January
Holiday decorations have already been put away in many homes across the city, but for some Edmontonians Christmas has only just begun. The appearance of
Orthodox Christians Mark Easter Holiday Amid Coronavirus Restrictions
Orthodox Christians observed the Easter holiday amid extraordinary coronavirus-related restrictions that forced many parishioners to watch services on TV, online, or wear face masks and
Pandemic pysanky: How Ukrainian Easter eggs offer beauty and continuity in troubled times
In Ukrainian tradition, dyed and decorated eggs are symbols of life’s triumph over death, good defeating evil. Here’s how they’re made. On a sunny afternoon,
