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What is celebrated on December 28: church dates, folk signs and traditions

On December 28, Ukrainians remember significant events in church history, and also observe traditions that combine the religious and folk calendars. Church holidays on December 28, 2023 Orthodox Church...

St. Stephen's Day: church holiday, signs and prohibitions on December 27

December 27 is the day when Orthodox believers remember the 70-year-old apostle Stephen, the first Christian martyr. This day is rich in church traditions, folk signs...

Celebrating December 25: Christmas dos and don'ts

On December 25, Orthodox Christians celebrate one of the most important holidays - Christmas in a new style. This date marks the birth of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, and...

Feodulus of Crete: traditions, omens and prohibitions of the day

Today, December 23, Orthodox believers honor the memory of St. Theodulus of Crete and nine martyrs who died for the Christian faith in the 3rd century. They became an example...

Day of Ilya Muromets: traditions, omens and history of the day

In 2024, Ukrainians continue to get used to the New Julian church calendar, which was adopted by the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. December 19 is now celebrated as the day of St. Ilya Muromets, Kyiv-Pechersk,...

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Ukrzaliznytsia opens new routes to Leipzig, Munich and Berlin

From December 2025, Ukrainians will be able to reach Germany by...

How to maintain friendship in the frantic rhythm of life: advice from psychologists

We often promise our friends to meet up, but between work, family...

Belarusian businessman Artur Granz appears in investigation into billion-dollar smuggling and gambling schemes

A large-scale criminal network is being exposed in Ukraine, the activities of which are linked...

How to read food labels: what's behind the words "sugar-free" and "low-fat"

Ukrainians are increasingly interested in healthy eating, and manufacturers are actively...