Merry Рождество

I've always preferred the term Рождество in opposed to Xmas, it looks better when it's written in cards или a part of Рождество decorations, and what's an Xmas anyway? I know that it's some type of abbreviation for the word Рождество but it doesn't look right and it sounds worse if Ты try saying it, Рождество has become so commercialized over the years it seems as though many of us have Остаться в живых our Рождество cheer and the meaning of Рождество isn't what it used to be, however this is my first Рождество on Fanpop and it's great to have a spot dedicated to this festive season, I am the youngest...

In Ukraine, the Рождество holidays begin since 2nd of January. Prior to Рождество in the Ukraine, people try to complete almost all important work. As usual, the hostess thoroughly cleans the house, covers the new tablecloth, tries to make new clothes before holiday. On January 4th Ukrainians prepare everything for the future festive Рождество dinner. According to tradition, there should be 12 courses for Svyatvecher (Christmas). All they have to be lean.

Traditionally, 12 courses are prepared because it is believed that during the год the месяц run over the earth for 12 times. Therefore,...