Christmas Traditions in Ukraine

Is not celebrated in Ukraine but some similar traditions are performed here for Christmas.After gaining its independence in 1991 Ukraine started to celebrate Christmas officially as well.Are numerous Christmas traditions here.Instead communist government tried to substitute Christmas with the holiday of New Year.But people did not forget their traditions.They vary significantly at the different parts of Ukraine.The Soviet time it was not officially celebrated in Ukraine.This evening people install and decorate Christmas trees in their houses.In some regions people make decorated Christmas eggs very similar to Easter eggs -- Pysanky.Celebrate christmas holiday.