In this festive edition, discover traditional Ukrainian symbols that give Christmas its distinctive charm. Explore the unusual history and meaning behind кутя (kutia), дідух (didukh), вертеп (vertep), and more, presented in easy-to-follow Ukrainian!

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

• Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
• Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
• Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
• Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
• Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

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