Christmas is celebrated many ways all over the world. Today we’re going to teach you how it’s celebrated in the Ukraine – one of the countries from which we get the inspiration for our traditional recipes.

Learn More About This Classic Eastern European Holiday

As the snow beings to thaw and we begin to experience the first signs of spring, many families across Ukraine, Russia, Eastern Europe and abroad are preparing to celebrate the traditional festival of Maslyana–touted as the most joyous time of year for many Slavic peoples. They’ll don ceremonial garments, sing and dance to folk songs, and enjoy a bountiful banquet of traditional, Old Worlddelicacies.