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Philippine Canadian Inquirer New date, same traditions: Ukraine’s wartime Christmas celebrations News

Traditionally, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine have celebrated on January 7, in keeping with the Julian calendar that most branches of the Orthodox Church use to determine fixed-day religious celebrations. The decision to switch dates for Christmas and other holidays is one more way to assert ...

Ukrainian artists today are also taking opportunities to demonstrate resistance through folklore. Case in point: “koliadky” – Ukrainian carols – that reflect the realities of the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine.

Singers in Lviv, Ukraine, before the traditional Christmas Stars Parade during Orthodox Christmas in January 2023. Artur Widak/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images This year, despite the raging war, …

An expert on Ukrainian music and folklore explains how holiday traditions celebrate both centuries of culture and present-day resistance.

An expert on Ukrainian music and folklore explains how holiday traditions celebrate both centuries of culture and present-day resistance.