Ukrainian newcomers set to mark 1st Christmas in Canada after fleeing war
“For me, Christmas on January 7th, it is reminding me more about Russian tradition,” she says. “I want to keep it far from Russia, from Russian tradition.”
Bolshov recalled that recently her eight-year-old daughter asked whether it was safe for Saint Nicholas _ the Ukrainian version of Santa _ to travel to Ukraine and distribute gifts for children there. Darcia Moskaluk-Rutkay, the church’s vice president, says the plan is to serve Sviat Vechir, 12 meatless dishes Orthodox Ukrainians prepare for dinner on Christmas Eve, “so they know that they aren’t forgotten.”Ukrainian newcomers prepare for first Christmas in Calgary
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