Holidays in Ukraine

3. It is one the most favourite
holidays in Ukraine

4. People decorate the New Year Tree
and dance near it

5. Children believe that Father Frost
comes this night and puts gifts
under the New Year tree

6. is a Christian holiday celebrates the
birth of Jesus Christ

7. On January 6th, Christmas Eve,
many families gather for Sviata
Vecheria (Holy Supper)

8. Kutia is traditionally served at the
Ukrainian Christmas dinner table

9. Children go from one house to
another, singing "kolyadky" and
"schedrivky"

14. is the most important religious
holiday

15. People celebrate the
Resurrection of Jesus Christ

16. The women bake “paska” (Easter
bread) and colour Easter eggs

17. The traditional greeting on this day is:
"Khrystos Voskres!" (Christ is arisen)
and the answer "Voyistynu Voskres!"
(Truly arisen)

18. The anniversary of the victory over
fascist Germany

19. Millions of our people gave their lives
for our country's freedom and
independence

20. People gather near “The Eternal Fire”
and congratulate veterans

21. is Ukraine's largest State holiday

22. 24 August, 1991 Ukraine proclaimed its
independence

23. The Independence Day is usually
celebrated with festivals and parades