Soldiers prepare to mark Christmas outside Kupiansk, an area where Russian forces have made advances Many Ukrainian Orthodox Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas on 25 December for the ...

Vertep evolved but remains a cherished embodiment of the Christmas spirit. Modern celebrations can feature caroling groups adorned in traditional Ukrainian folk costumes or dressed as characters ...

There's a glimmer of hope, though. "Christmas is not cancelled," says Oleksandra, 28. She says Ukrainian traditional food and drink is "waiting for us at home". "We will also visit some friends ...

Celebrating Christmas in January has been a longstanding tradition for many Ukrainian Canadians in Edmonton. But for a second year, many Edmontonians with Ukrainian heritage are celebrating ...