Carol of the Bells — the classic, and Ukrainian, Christmas song
The timeless classic was first performed during a Christmas concert by the student choir of the University of Kyiv in 1916.
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Mia Billetdeaux
USAMia Billetdeaux is a freelance writer and author of the newsletter Borscht For Breakfast. From 2016 - 2018 she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine where she started her ongoing research into foods of Ukraine including how hundreds of years of shifting borders and displaced people have influenced modern Ukrainian foodways.
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What's inside a Ukrainian Easter basket? The answer isn't chocolate eggs
Central to Ukraine's week-long preparations for the holiday is the Easter basket, known as sviachene, meaning “that which is blessed.”
The recipe behind Ukraine’s beloved food chain Puzata Khata
Puzata Khata emerged from Soviet canteen culture, blending it with homestyle Ukrainian cuisine that resonates across generations.
Celebrating the Ukrainian way: The 12 dishes of Christmas
Here's a look at the 12 types of dishes found at Ukrainian tables around the world on Christmas Eve.
Kyiv Cake: The legendary sweet of Ukraine's capital
There’s nothing sweeter than home, unless you’re a Kyivan — because then you have Kyiv Cake.
Borsch, a Ukrainian staple, explained
Ukrainians have been eating and adapting a dish known as borsch for at least 1,200 years.
