First Star I See Tonight Infants the vinok is proudly adorned

the vinok is proudly adorned with a variety of flowers arranged in a crown with brightly coloured ribbons secured behind the head

present day refugees

so that the dress does not wrinkle and retains its shape well

the Czech Republic

First Star I See Tonight Infants the vinok is proudly adornedWhy do Ukrainians celebrate Christmas without Santa Claus? When do they get their gifts? Why is Ukrainian Christmas celebrated in January? Why do they eat twelve separate meatless and non dairy foods on Christmas Eve? Why is there an empty place setting and chair at the table even if there are many people? Why do they go around singing in peoples homes in the depths of winter? What is a Malanka? Whats with all the different things celebrated in such a