By Rein Deaton Acknowledgement: With thanks to Fr. Volodymyr Yavorskyi, a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and the pastor of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Portland, Oregon. ——————— As the chill of winter begins to give way to the fresh life of spring, …
Author: Prescott Farris Ukraine has a rich tapestry of cultural traditions celebrating the Christmas holiday. From art that traces its roots back to before Christianity’s introduction to Ukraine, to uniquely Ukrainian dishes that play a vital part in family and community celebrations: here are some interesting Ukrainian Christmas traditions and …