The Ukraine has changed considerably. We celebrate Christmas on December 25.
Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia. (PHOTO: WGN)
According to Stars and Stripes, Kryvorivnia, Ukraine, was spiritually and culturally revolutionized by Christmas. In July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy designated December 25 a public holiday, unlike Russia. This recovery from Russia’s 22-month invasion proved the Ukrainians’ bravery and independence. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church was recognized in 2019. After years of religious turmoil,. Ukraine gained spiritual independence from the Russian Orthodox Church under Constantinople’s ecumenical Patriarch. The picturesque Carpathian town of Kryvorivnia shared this ambition. Thousands of vyshyvanka-wearers filled the wooden church. Priest Ivan Rybaruk reported 16 local war dead, 500 kilometers west of the front lines, during the celebrations.
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Many Ukrainians associate Christmas with strength and togetherness. “Historical fairness,” argues 44-year-old Yevhen Konyk. Our colonial history must be overcome, and global and national standards must be preserved. Party violence abounded. 27-year-old Olha Mynykh stated, “People are sad.” God’s light in their hearts makes Christmas happy for everybody. Event material was altered. Less nice and joyful.” Director of the Pyrohiv Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Kyiv, Okaysana Poviakel, called December 25 “another important factor of self-identification.” She said Ukraine wants independence from its neighbor, “who is currently trying to destroy our state, who is killing our people, destroying our homes, and setting our land on fire.” She stated a separate Christmas day symbolizes resistance, cultural identity, and Ukrainian wartime fortitude.
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