Winter Holidays in Ukraine

8-15 DecemberChanukkah, the Jewish feast.
19 December, ST Nicolai day, when all children receive gifts from Nicolai, according the tradition.
24 December is Christmas Eve, which is celebrated in the west according the Gregorian Calendar.
Lutheran churches in Ukraine also celebrates this day.
26 December, school holidays. Hurray!!
31 December, New years Eve, all children receive their gifts from Father Frost, which is the Orthodox version of Santa Claus.
1 January, New Years day.
2 January Holiday.
7 January,The Othodox Christmas Eve, according the Julian Calendar
8 January, Ortodox Christmas day. a day of rest
14 January, The old New Year, as it was celebrated in old times. Also called the day of generosity.