A Ukrainian Christmas
Hardback
'A wonderful little book of recipes and stories' - NIGELLA LAWSON
'History, stories, recipes and beautiful illustrations' - OLIA HERCULES'Christmas brings the indestructibility of hope in times of the greatest hopelessness. As long as we celebrate this holiday, we can neither be defeated nor destroyed. This is the message that Ukraine is trying to convey to the world. And this is what our book is about.'From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a look back through the country's rich and troubled history through the perspective of the festive season, this beautifully illustrated and powerful book introduces readers to Ukraine's unique Christmas traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a fascinating and unmissable guide to capturing the spirit of one of the most important times of year and a powerful reminder of the strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others try to take everything from you.'Sings of the independence of Ukraine yet ensures you feel the connecting hand of warmth, understanding, and friendship ... So profoundly meaningful and powerful, A Ukrainian Christmas ensures that you never lose sight of the true meaning of these festivities and how important they are in the lives of so many people' - LOVEREADING'Richly illustrated ... from Christmas music to gifts and food, it introduces readers to festive traditions followed in Ukraine' - Caroline Sanderson, THE BOOKSELLERThe Publisher is making a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on publication of this book.Buy now!
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- ISBN: 9781408728413
- Author: Yaroslav Hrytsak, Nadiyka Gerbish
- Pub date: 29.12.22
- RRP: $50.00
- Format: Hardback
Author
Yaroslav Hrytsak, Nadiyka Gerbish
Yaroslav Hrytsak (Author)
Yaroslav Hrytsak is a Ukrainian historian and public intellectual. Professor of the Ukrainian Catholic University and Honorary Professor of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Professor Hrytsak has taught at Columbia and Harvard Universities and was a guest lecturer at the Central European University in Budapest. He is the author of many historical books, including several bestsellers and the recipient of numerous national and international awards and has written opinion pieces for many publications including The Times, the New York Times and Time Magazine.Nadiyka Gerbish (Author) Nadiyka Gerbish is a Ukrainian writer, podcaster, and Riggins Rights Management European rights director. She has written nineteen books, many of which have become bestsellers and have won numerous awards. A number of Nadiyka's children's books are studied in schools in Ukraine and have been published in braille and audiobook.