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Korovai by @brian_eno_69

Ukrainian wedding – Unique traditions, rich culture The traditions of Ukrainian wedding have formed for centuries. In the course of time, some of them have changed as people, their preferences, and lifestyle change with time. Yet main customs of celebrations have gone through years and even centuries and remained the same. For instance, big rich weddings are still held in many regions. Until quite recently, the celebration of the wedding lasted almost the whole week: Friday – the beginning of the wedding Saturday – serving karavai (round loaf bread) Sunday – church wedding Monday – Wednesday – festive drinking and eating Thursday – coming home Marriage proposal Modern traditions of marriage proposal mostly represent an agreement between the young couple and their parents on the date and place of the wedding. When co-parents-in-law come to an understanding, future mother-in-law puts a kerchief on bride’s head which means she is accepted by groom’s family. Fiancée, in her turn, presents bread put on embroidered towels to co-p...↴ http://ukrainian-recipes.com/ukrainian-wedding-unique-traditions-rich-culture.html

Why Ukrainians honor bread so much? Discover the world of traditions In Ukraine bread is the symbol of life. Since ancient times it was highly honored. Ukrainians call the bread “saint/holy”, “gift from above”, “father”, “breadwinner”, and “head.” In Ukraine none important event happens without bread. Symbolizing life in rituals and traditions, bread has been used to bless newly married couples, congratulate with newborn, welcome guests, hold a housewarming party, or lay someone to rest. As you see, bread follows us since the beginning till the end of life. The baking of homemade bread is one of the most important Ukrainian traditions that were inherited from mother to daughter. A special attention was given to neatness and carefulness of a person who cooks. The usual traditional bread was made using rye flour with the addition of barley flour, buckwheat, peas, corn, and crushed potato. In days gone by, the bread was baked only in a hearth. The process itself excluded the use of any kitchen equipment. This is why village bread is so tasty. Each pi...↴ http://ukrainian-recipes.com/why-ukrainians-honor-bread-so-much-discover-the-world-of-traditions.html

Карава́й — главный свадебный хлеб у славян, большой, чаще всего круглый, который делят на свадьбе для угощения всех её участников. Обычно искусно украшенный.

  The local citizens of Richmond, Kentucky (of all places) were recently treated to the Ukrainian delicacy of Karavai bread.Read the linked article (click above article title) to find out more about the Ukrainian traditional bread, Karavai.