In Ukraine, preparation for Christmas begins January 2.

Before coming Christmas in Ukraine people trying to cope with all the important work.

Before Christmas hostess thoroughly clean house, veiled new tablecloth, trying to do

new things.

On January 4th Ukrainian prepare all the necessary products for cooking festive

Christmas dinner. According to tradition, on Christmas Eve (Christmas) prepared 12

meatless dishes.

Traditionally, 12 dishes being prepared because it is believed that during the month of the year "bypasses" the earth 12 times. Each month Ukrainian dedicate one dish.

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• kutyu (boiled wheat, which add poppy seeds, honey, raisins, walnuts)

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• compote (decoction of dried fruit: pears, apples, plums, cherries)

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• buckwheat or millet porridge

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• beans

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• boiled peas

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• mushrooms

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• Song pies with cabbage or berries

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• dumplings

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• stuffed with boiled rice in cabbage leaves

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• cake with poppy seeds

Of the 12 traditional Christmas dishes prepared today:

• cabbage (cabbage soup, which is charged with millet and sunflower oil)

Usually, each member of the family on Christmas night to be home. For missing

relatives and other family members put on the table two plates and glasses.

After the dinner, sing carols.

caroling

caroling

In Volhynia, Podolia and Galicia after dinner held people's fortune.

The next day, the whole family goes to church on Christmas solemn worship.

That day passed generously entertain guests, and go to visit good friends, friends, friends or neighbors.

VERTEP

Has a long tradition and tradition of Ukrainian Christmas act with a den.

Although this holiday was long ago, these days many people are also happy to

celebrate Christmas, like going to church, listen to Christmas sermons and sing

Christmas carols.