Ukrainian Holidays in Nikolaev Ukraine

January 26, 2009
Author: Helen

As you know each country has its own customs, traditions, holidays and important days in its history.  Ukraine isn’t an exception.  The Ukrainians are just fond of celebrating holidays. They strictly observe the traditions of Orthodox and Soviet holidays and readily accept Western holidays like St. Valentine Day, Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day and so on.  Ukrainians are very hospitable and outgoing people. They love holidays because it’s a perfect time for meeting friends and getting present as well as receiving present. Today we are going to tell you about Ukrainian holidays that are always celebrated in Nikolaev Ukraine.

Here is the list of Ukrainian holidays:

•    New Year’s Day - January 1
•    Christmas Day - January 7
•    Old New Year’s Day - January 13
•    Men’s Day - February 23
•    Women’s Day - March 8
•    April Fools Day - April 1
•    Velykden’ (Easter) - movable
•    Labor Day - May 1 and 2
•    Victory Day - May 9
•    Trinity (Pentecost) – (49-th Day after Orthodox Easter)
•    Constitution Day - June 28
•    Independence Day - August 24
•    Day of Knowledge (September 1)
•    October Revolution - November 7
•    Halloween – October 31

All Ukrainian Holidays are described below.

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