An evil hour reigns in us now,
But the will of Ukraine will soon be born.
Such lines sounded in the carol of Ukrainian Insurgent Army "New joy became as the UPA rose."
Before the Soviet authorities banned its celebration, Christmas was almost the most important holiday in Ukrainian culture. Then the winter holidays underwent a strong transformation, so that until recently, the New Year was more important than Christmas for most.
And have you thought about what Christmas traditions have come down to us from our ancestors? Why and how was its celebration banned? How did Ukrainians get together, creating Christmas decorations and singing holiday songs, despite the bans?
We invite you to an interactive quiz where you can test your knowledge and learn more about our Ukrainian Christmas, its traditions and history
Explore the story interestingly!
Curator: tour guide Oleh Prelovskyi
Cost: at the price of an entrance ticket
