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Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Eve of Epiphany (or Twelfth Night) on Jan. 5, the day before Epiphany or Jordan Day, according to the new 2024 calendar of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU).
Russia's invasion has stirred a collective defense response and prompted many Ukrainians to distance themselves from Russian language and culture, including historical connections to Moscow.
Many of the Christmas traditions still popular today have evolved over the centuries from rituals that predate even the birth of Jesus.
Ukrainian journalist Polina Bashkina looks at how Christmas has traditionally been celebrated at home.
The Life: "In December," one sister writes, "there is a magic that makes our hearts beat differently. We experience a joy not felt at any other time of the year, and it touches the most sensitive fibers of our being."