when is ukrainian christmas

Ukrainian Christmas, also known as Christmas Eve, is a traditional holiday celebrated on December 24th in Ukraine. It is a time for family gatherings and feasting, and it is also a time for the sharing of gifts and goodwill. On Christmas Eve, families gather together to enjoy a festive dinner of traditional Ukrainian dishes such as kovbasa (smoked sausage), sauerkraut, and varenyky (dumplings). The meal is often accompanied by a variety of seasonal sweets, such as mazurki (fruit cakes) and perepichka (poppy seed rolls).