Independence Day of Ukraine: August 24th, 2020

Independence Day of Ukraine takes place on August 24th, 2020, one day after Ukrainian Flag Day! Independence Day of Ukraine … More

Ukrainian Flag Day: August 23rd

Today is Ukrainian Flag Day! It is celebrated annually on August 23rd. It was on the day of dawn of … More

Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Tradition

You can’t celebrate Easter in Ukraine without pysanky, or decorated eggs! The word pysanka (singular) or pysanky (plural) comes from … More

Blood at Maidan – Kyiv, Ukraine 2014

There was no physical blood present when I stepped onto Maidan Square in Kyiv, Ukraine. Yet signs of it were … More

Christmas Spider: Ukrainian Legend

In some cultures, Christmas is closely tied to things that are spooky. Ukraine is no different, with its tradition of … More

The Highest View in Kyiv, Ukraine: Iron Maiden

Please get the images of heavy metal devils out of your head this instant. Ukraine’s Iron Maiden has nothing to … More

Are the Dogs in Chernobyl Radioactive?

Last December, my mom organized a trip to Chernobyl, Ukraine, for my husband Isaac and me. We went with a … More

Traditional Ukrainian Halloween: Veles Night

Ukrainian Halloween is all about Veles, the pagan god of art, music, poetry, beauty, talent, happiness and love.

Afghan War Veterans – War in Ukraine

I spoke to Oleh Michnev, the head of the Afghan war veterans. He was very busy and was holding an … More