A Ukrainian Christmas

''Christmas brings the indestructibility of hope in times of the greatest hopelessness. As long as we celebrate this holiday, we can neither be defeated nor destroyed. This is the message that Ukraine is trying to convey to the world. And this is what our book is about.'' From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a look back through the country''s rich and troubled history through the perspective of the festive season, this beautifully illustrated and powerful book introduces readers to Ukraine''s unique Christmas traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a fascinating and unmissable guide to capturing the spirit of one of the most important times of year and a powerful reminder of the strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others try to take everything from you.

Product details

• Authors: Nadiyka Gerbish, Yaroslav Hrytsak, Hrytsak Yaroslav
• Publisher: Sphere
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.11.2022
• EAN: 9781408728413
• ISBN: 978-1-4087-2841-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 211 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Anthologies; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Ukraine, Christmas, Cultural Studies, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Illustration, Sociology: customs & traditions, HISTORY / Europe / Eastern, RELIGION / Holidays / Christmas & Advent, Social and cultural history, Cultural studies: customs and traditions