Ukrainian family embraces old, new traditions in first Christmas in Manitoba – Winnipeg | 24CA News
A Ukrainian household is embracing outdated and new traditions as they mark their first Christmas in Manitoba.
The Korbetskyy household arrived in Winnipeg simply over a month in the past, however this vacation season goes to be very totally different for them.
“It’s very difficult to celebrate when you know that your brothers, sisters, your friends, they got involved in war in Ukraine, back in Ukraine. That there are bombings, tanks and rockets,” mentioned Andriy Korbetskyy.
The household got here from the western Ukrainian metropolis of Lviv. Andriy labored in veterinary medication alongside along with his spouse Olha on the Institute of Animal Biology.
When they first moved to the province they lived in a lodge, however then they discovered a spot to stay and rented a home within the metropolis.
Like many Ukrainians, the Korbetskyys normally have a good time Orthodox Christmas on January 7, however this yr, alongside many Canadians, they’re marking Christmas Day on December 25.
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“We still respect traditions here, so, of course, we’re in. We are trying to be part of it,” mentioned Andriy.
However, maintaining to Ukrainian traditions can be essential to the household.
“We are trying to keep our traditions here. We’re trying to continue all these celebrations and all this and all these important things for the children,” mentioned Ohla.
On Sunday, their kids will be part of a gaggle going home to accommodate bringing cheer and songs to neighbours and also will participate in a nativity play.
“Because we want them to remember and to share with the other people here. So that’s why we are very happy that they are taking part in it,” mentioned Andriy
Korbetskyy household dressed up for nativity play.
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The household can be getting ready comparable meals as they’d again dwelling.
“One of the most important meals is called kutia. It’s made of wheat,” mentioned Andriy. “Also, we eat this kind of special Christmas bread called pampushky.”
The household has made Manitoba their dwelling they usually say it was higher than they have been anticipating.
“It’s very friendly, big Ukrainian community. Huge support from them. Huge support from Canadian volunteers, from everybody who actually we met here.” Andriy mentioned.
— With recordsdata from Global’s Rosanna Hempel
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