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Ukrainian Christmas traditions
Among the Ukrainians, the most beloved of all festivities is Christmas which covers a cycle of important fest days, centering around family and agricultural modes of life, is very colourful, being the most important part of Christmas.
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We address to the appropriate authorities of Ukraine with request to promote implementation of the written above, that will contribute to the moral upbringing of children, adolescents, youth, and therefore will ensure a stable and worthy development and future of Ukraine.
Krishnas Around the World Celebrate the Birth of Lord Krishna
Krishna's birthday was also known as Krishna Janmashtami and falls sometime between mid-August to mid-September. On the day, devotees celebrate by singing devotional songs and dancing to the tune of bhajans. Apart from honoring the day with a special pooja, people also enjoy delicacies which are prepared especially for the festival.
According to official statistics, as of January 1, 2010, there are 32 registered Krishna communities. Seven communities exist without registration.
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Shraavana in the Hindu calendar, when the Rohini Nakshatrais ascendant. The festival always falls between mid-August to mid-September in the Gregorian calendar. In 2009, for example, the festival was celebrated on August 14, while in 2010, the festival was celebrated on September 1.
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- | 9 February 2012, 11:22
Якщо ж би то було УПЦ, так не сьогодні-завтра це буде РПЦвУ. А в Почаєві це давно виключно РПЦ.
- | 9 February 2012, 11:09
Підтримую lfilip56@gmail.com і chernomorets. не дай, Боже, мракобісам досягти своїх цілей.
- | 9 February 2012, 09:27
Christ Is Our Easter; EASTER(sic)? [Pascha?] QUOTE '... to know our own traditions and rituals and most importantly to keep our faith and prevent foreign elements from changing it,” ...' QUIT
- | 9 February 2012, 00:28
This is to be expected in light of Ukraine's current leadership. How can Yanukovych be president of Ukraine when he is not even Ukrainian? He is a fraud. God help Ukraine!
- | 8 February 2012, 20:13
Так ось воно в чому справа - Феодосівський монастир!!! Так би й сказали, а то КПЛ та Почаівська Лавра. Та сидіть собі там, ніхто вас чіпати не буде. І не мішайте жити УПЦ. А то Росія, Москва ... не
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