The cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people has been forming for centuries, eventually turning into a huge layer of distinctive traditions and customs. The spiritual continuity of generations helps to preserve and preserve the traditions of Ukraine, and therefore even young people in this country can share scenarios of interesting rituals with guests.
And even though we are not similar to you in many respects …
The Russian and Ukrainian peoples have lived side by side for centuries, and therefore many traditions of Ukraine will seem familiar and familiar to the Russian traveler. It is not customary to give an even number of flowers in a bouquet and it is considered correct to be the first to launch a cat into a new house. Single Ukrainians avoid a table in the corner of the table so as not to be lonely and willingly jump over the fire on the night of Ivan Kupala. Here they say fortune-telling on Christmastide and paint eggs for Easter, and on Christmas they gather with the whole family at a generously set table.
The agony of choice
By the way, the local cuisine is another Ukrainian tradition. It is customary to cook a lot in the country, it is tasty and satisfying. Any restaurant boasts a menu of dozens of pages that makes it difficult to pick one dish. When placing an order, you can be sure that the portion will be very impressive and the quality of preparation will be perfect. Delicious food for a guest is a long-standing and very pleasant tradition of Ukraine.
Once here for a wedding, you can observe many interesting rituals, the roots of which go back to ancient times. The bride is first redeemed, then taken to the registry office, and then all the guests go to the table to take part in a luxurious meal and festivities. An important tradition of a Ukrainian wedding is cutting a loaf, which is entrusted to bake only a happy-married relative or neighbor.
Useful little things
Going on a trip to Ukraine, you should pay attention to some rules, which are not at all difficult to follow, but very useful:
- The country has introduced laws restricting smoking in hotels, restaurants and other public places. Before lighting a cigarette, you should ask about the opinion of others and the presence of prohibition signs.
- Residents of Ukraine love cleanliness, strive to maintain it in every possible way and expect the same from the guests.
- In the western part of the country, the traditions of Ukraine are more reminiscent of Hungarian, and therefore the food is sharper, the language is more incomprehensible, and the rules of behavior on the streets are stricter.
- Guests should not start conversations on political topics and provoke the hosts into heated discussions. Ukrainians are an emotional people, and the abundance of vodka on the tables does not contribute to a constructive conversation.
