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Power outages turn holiday season into survival challenge for Kyiv restaurants
As Christmas Day approached, the team of one popular restaurant in the heart of Kyiv was running against the clock to bake a large batch of Christmas cakes. The cakes weren’t for sale, though. Restaurateur Tetiana Mytrofanova and her team are on a mission to bake hundreds of Christmas

Foreign leaders voice support for Ukrainians as they celebrate Christmas despite Russia's war
Foreign leaders have voiced their support for Ukraine in their Christmas messages as the Ukrainians are facing their most difficult winter holidays in the country's independent history. Despite the holiday season, Ukrainian soldiers are putting their lives at risk to defend cities from deadly Russian assaults, with the fiercest battle

How well do you know Ukrainian Christmas traditions? (QUIZ)
Unlike the rest of the Christian world, most Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, not Dec. 25. This is because most of Ukraine’s Christian denominations use the Julian calendar, according to which Christmas falls on this date. But that is not the only tradition that makes Ukrainian Christmas celebrations

6 last-minute gift ideas from Ukrainian brands
From traditional decor and cutting-edge art books to basic home wear and fragrances, Ukrainian brands have everything needed for perfect holiday shopping. To guide you through the best Ukrainian goods available online, the Kyiv Independent has compiled some of its favorite picks this season. Decor: Hey.Guide x Ukrainian Folks

Happy holidays in Kyiv: best parties, concerts, winter villages
The second Christmas and New Year’s season of the pandemic will be less restrictive in Kyiv, with a selection of winter villages and celebrations around the city. Still, all indoor events require certificates of vaccination, negative test or recovery from Covid-19. Face masks are advised even outside in crowded
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