Ukrainian women attend church and pray in gratitude for the salvation of the souls of their loved ones on this bright and special holiday. Ukrainians call Easter and consider it a Great Day, because the celebration of Easter includes a whole complex of traditions, customs and rituals of the entire Ukrainian people. Have you ever wondered how Ukrainian women celebrate Easter in Ukraine?


How do Ukrainians celebrate the bright Resurrection of Christ?

The celebration of the Bright Resurrection of Christ in churches begins with divine services and joyful exclamations: "Christ is risen!" — "Truly risen!" According to tradition, on Easter Ukrainians go to church with baskets of food to consecrate Easter eggs and Easter. After the service, Ukrainians return home and have breakfast with their beloved family. Every family member should try Easter first, since it is Easter bread that is the symbol of the holiday.
Easter bread

Ukrainian Easter is the color of the table and a symbol of the holiday in every Ukrainian house. A Ukrainian woman cooks Easter bread with pure feelings and no one should interfere with the hostess in any case. A Ukrainian woman asks God for a blessing for good luck.

Interesting in the process of making Easter bread is that if there is still an unmarried daughter in the family, her mother, in the process of making Easter bread, says: “Easter in the oven, and you, my girls, do not sit – move, get married quickly!". An amazing rite, which indicates that Ukrainian Easter bread also has magical effects and helps lonely Ukrainian women to find a happy family life.
Easter Symbols

Celebrating Easter in Ukraine is impossible without Easter eggs (painted raw eggs), which are a symbol of this holy holiday. Ukrainian people believe that painted raw eggs protect the house from misfortune and evil spirits. Easter is the sweetest holiday for kids in Ukraine, they are happy to beat painted eggs. Whoever has the strongest Easter egg is the winner.