Epiphany in Ukraine

The Epiphany  in Ukraine is celebrated on January 19. This day is not a public day off, but this fact does not diminish the significance of the holiday. According to the Bible, Christ was christening this day in the waters of the Jordan River.

In the evening of January 18, the whole family gathers for a festive dinner. On this day on the table are only lenten dishes and hungry (poor) kutia. The whole day before the Epiphany the believers fast.

This evening in Ukraine it is customary to produce an interesting rite expulsion of kutia. The pot in which this dish was cooked is broken against the fence. This evening it is customary to give presents.

On January 19, you can see crowds of people near the churches. People come to consecrate water. Water on this day becomes curative and retains its properties throughout the year. Water is used to treat various ailments and sprinkling habitation.

On this day thousands of believers gather near rivers and lakes. Near the reservoirs are church services. In the frozen river, an ice hole breaks through, and those wishing to dive into it several times. The most daring are dipped in cold river water and children.

For our guests, we offer a festive table with traditional dishes, an organization of family rest and swimming in ice water. On cold winter days, you will find a warm family atmosphere filled with village colors.

Rural tourism is the way to people, unity with the traditions of our ancestors and saving them for descendants.

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