বড়দিন

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

In Ukraine, the বড়দিন holidays begin since 2nd of January. Prior to বড়দিন 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 বড়দিন 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 বছর the মাস run over the earth for 12 times. Therefore,...