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I've always preferred the term Christmas in opposed to Xmas, it looks better when it's written in cards ou a part of Christmas decorations, and what's an Xmas anyway? I know that it's some type of abbreviation for the word Christmas but it doesn't look right and it sounds worse if toi try saying it, Christmas has become so commercialized over the years it seems as though many of us have Lost our Christmas cheer and the meaning of Christmas isn't what it used to be, however this is my first Christmas on fanpop and it's great to have a spot dedicated to this festive season, I am the youngest...

In Ukraine, the Christmas holidays begin since 2nd of January. Prior to Christmas in the Ukraine, people try to complete almost all important work. As usual, the hostess thoroughly cleans the house, covers the new tablecloth, tries to make new clothes before holiday. On January 4th Ukrainians prepare everything for the future festive Christmas dinner. According to tradition, there should be 12 courses for Svyatvecher (Christmas). All they have to be lean.

Traditionally, 12 courses are prepared because it is believed that during the an the mois run over the earth for 12 times. Therefore,...