My daughter and I always prepare in advance: on Christmas Eve we decorate the house, prepare 12 Lenten dishes and look forward to the first star in the sky. For my daughter, this is a special moment - her eyes always shine when she sees how the stars have shone. ⭐

A special place is occupied by kutya - a dish that I learned to cook from my mother. Its taste always reminds me of childhood, when the whole family would gather at the table and exchange the most sincere wishes.

But the most important thing about Christmas is our togetherness. We pray together, sing carols and dream of a better future.

For me, the best Christmas is when the heart is filled with hope.