The celebration of Ukrainian Christmas reminds and re-unites me with the joy of Christmas on January 6th of each year.
This is not only a traditional celebration enjoyed by family and many, it is also my Gigi's birthday. He turned 77 years old on this year’s Ukrainian Christmas Eve.
There are many traditions that are followed for Ukrainian Christmas. Fortunately, a lot of them revolve around food.There is typically an evening of 12, that's right 12, meatless dishes that start off with a serving of kutya.
Kutya is a sweet and cold wheat based soup. Some stories say that the porridge-like dish is thrown onto the ceiling at the beginning of the meal. Whoever's sticks the most, will have the most luck for that year. The symbolism that accompanies the dish is that the grains represent hope and the sweet honey is for happiness and peace.
Kutya is a sweet and cold wheat based soup. Some stories say that the porridge-like dish is thrown onto the ceiling at the beginning of the meal. Whoever's sticks the most, will have the most luck for that year. The symbolism that accompanies the dish is that the grains represent hope and the sweet honey is for happiness and peace.
This coming up Friday, it will be Ukrainian New Years. This marks another day of celebration- Malanka.The end of the Gregorian calendar year is commemorated with similar festivities as the Western World.
The evening revolves around an abundance of food and lots dancing, specifically that of a polka band, stepping in two's, heel-toes, and most definitely, you are sure to catch a good old-fashion There are many venues in Winnipeg holding festivities for this event. See the information below or visit the link for ticket contact information.
At the Red Cactus
Celebrate New Year’s Eve The Ukrainian Way!
Music by DJ Mami Flaca Flame!
Old Country Drink Specials!
$5 General Admission!
$20 Includes an Awesome Ukrainian Dinner (8pm)!
Tickets at Red Cactus,
or call Johnny @ 204.228.6257 or
Dane @ 204.298.2007
Sponsored by Molson Ukrainian & Luksusowa Vodka
Have you ever had head cheese? I've heard it's a Ukranian thing too. That's probably the worst name for something edible that anyone could think of.
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