More Ukrainian Christmas articles

Here are some more articles that came out of the media for Christmas. I know there are still a few of you who are celebrating this weekend, so enjoy!

Celebrating Christmas Welland Tribune:

Roman said the family, while still celebrating the “commercial Christmas” on Dec. 25, works together to keep their Ukrainian Christmas tradition alive by celebrating each year.

Anna said the family works hard to maintain tradition, although it can be difficult with so many people celebrating Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar.

She said it’s important for her children to know “where they came from,” and the traditions derived from their heritage.

“It defines who you are,” Roman said of one’s background. “We call ourselves Ukrainian-Canadians.”

Ukrainian Christmas all about family, birth of Christ Edmonton Journal:

Christmas has a special place in the lives of many Ukrainian Canadians, Luciw said.

“It is a time to appreciate the many blessings we enjoy and cherish, including our loving families, our sense of Ukrainian community and our Christian faith.”

Theophany For Eastern Christians, a great feast Republican & Herald
Religion News in Brief New York Times:

Eastern churches celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7.

Hot 103FM out of Winnipeg sings us for the 12 Days of Ukrainian Christmas:

Ukraine celebrates Christmas Kyiv Post

Caroling at Rockefeller Center on Ukrainian Christmas Brama

Caroline Van Vlaardingen on Orthodox Christmas (Video) CTV Montreal:

While many Christians are preparing to take down their trees, Orthodox Christians — and some Catholics around the world — are celebrating Christmas this week. [Thanks UkeMonde]

Ukrainian Canadians begin their Christmas Celebrations Ukemonde

Minister Kenney Issues Statement Recognizing the Celebration of Christmas by Orthodox and Eastern Rite Christians Marketwire

Unfortunately some news media still get it wrong that it’s not only Orthodox Christians who celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7th but Eastern Rite Catholics as well:

Caroling part of plans for Ukrainian Christmas Central Plains Herald Leader

Clad in traditional outfits, children stroll during Orthodox Christmas Eve celebrations in the centre of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. — PHOTO: AFP