Have you already prepared a generous kutya for today's festive dinner? Are you waiting for benefactors to come?
On December 31, on the eve of the New Year, Ukrainians celebrate the Generous Evening or Saint Melania's Day, popularly known as Malanka. Previously, this holiday was dated December 13 - before the transition of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine to the New Julian calendar in September 2023.
We will remember the ancient Ukrainian traditions of this holiday. And you, friends, share in the comments which of them are still in your families?
According to the website of the Bukovyna State Medical University, daytoday.ua.