Celebrating Ukrainian Christmas

By Joan Janzen

A Ukrainian Christmas celebration took place at St. Olaf Lutheran Church located at 807 - 3rd Street West in Kindersley, on Saturday, January 7th. The festive dinner was organized by Kindersley resident, Dasha Stepashkina-Hopson.

Dasha has lived in Canada for ten years, and has resided in Kindersley for the past five years. “What I am trying to do is meet new Ukrainians who came to Kindersley and area,” she explained. “All together we can meet and celebrate Ukrainian Christmas!”

Approximately 50 guests enjoyed the get-together with new friends and acquaintances. According to an old Canadian custom, it was a “pot luck” meal. Delicious Ukrainian food, along with Ukrainian conversation was enjoyed throughout the evening.

‘Sviata Vecheria’ - Food served at the festive meal included roast beef, cabbage rolls, kotlets, home made sausage, homemade horseradish (homemade), kytya (traditional Christmas dish), little crepes with cottage cheese, and much more.