The Ukrainian Christmas Cookbook

<p>Christmas is a popular period in Ukraine. Traditionally Christmas Day in Ukraine is on the 7 January as the Eastern Christian churches in Ukraine such as the Orthodox church use the Julian Calendar. The Western Christian Christmas Day 25 December is also a national holiday in the Ukraine.</p><p> </p><p>Ukraine has a number of Christmas traditions that are familiar to other countries who celebrate Christmas. These include Christmas carols Christmas markets decorations Christmas trees and other festive customs. Food naturally plays a key part. Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve has many typically Ukrainian dishes and traditionally does not contain meat eggs or milk.</p><p> </p><p>There are also many unique Ukrainian Christmas customs reflecting old beliefs and superstitions in the country. These all create a wonderful and unique festive period in Ukraine.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Sample the essence of Christmas in Ukraine with this book – The Ukrainian Christmas Cookbook.</strong></p>