Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25, but no day off is expected due to martial law. The holiday has deep family traditions, including 12 Lenten dishes on Christmas Eve, the main one of which is kutia.
Incorrect placement of a Christmas tree can cause a fire and early needle shedding. Avoid warm places and direct sunlight, choose cool areas, and ensure adequate watering.
Find out how to decorate your home for the New Year if you can't put up a Christmas tree. UNN offers six alternative options for creating a festive atmosphere.
A selection of inexpensive gifts up to 500 and 2000 hryvnias for men and women is presented. Ideas include garlands, certificates, books, accessories, care kits, gadgets, and experience certificates.
Learn how to effectively prepare for New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. Tips include cleaning, financial planning, early gift shopping, and festive attire.
In Ukraine, December accounts for 30% of the annual import of mandarins, the demand for which was growing before the war. The main suppliers are Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt.
Four unique cocoa recipes are presented: with wine, ginger and orange, pumpkin and pepper. These drinks are ideal for creating a cozy atmosphere in winter.
There are effective ways to connect your smartphone to your TV, regardless of its operating system. This can be done using an HDMI cable, USB, or wireless technologies such as Chromecast, Miracast, or DLNA.
A selection of four unusual adjika recipes for winter is presented, including options with zucchini, mango and ginger, lemon and cilantro, as well as plum adjika. These recipes offer a variety of taste solutions for gourmets and experiment lovers in the kitchen.
St. Nicholas Day, now celebrated on December 6 according to the New Julian calendar, is one of the most beloved winter holidays. This day is dedicated to kindness, care, and gifts, especially for children.
Sesame is a source of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, and sprouting it increases the calcium content to 1500 mg per 100 grams. However, sesame can be a strong allergen and is not recommended for varicose veins, blood clots, pregnancy, low blood pressure, and kidney diseases.
In December, gardeners prepare for the new season, planning sowing and stocking up on necessary materials. You can also plant cold-resistant crops such as dill, parsley, carrots, beets, horseradish, onions, and garlic, observing certain conditions for each plant.
According to a study by the European Business Association, 94% of companies in Ukraine plan to raise salaries in 2026, with 28% of employers increasing them by 11-15%. Staff shortages remain a significant problem, as only 5% of companies do not experience a lack of employees.
In Kyiv, police detained a 49-year-old man who burned the car of his ex-girlfriend's new partner. The perpetrator, a resident of the Holosiivskyi district, set fire to a Hyundai car after the woman refused to resume their relationship.
Returning a train ticket depends on the ticket type and the time remaining before departure. Paper tickets are returned at the ticket office, while electronic tickets can be returned online or through applications.
A Kyiv court sentenced a man to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property for kidnapping a Kyiv cardiologist and extorting $2 million. The attacker, posing as a special service officer, forcibly put the 66-year-old doctor in a car, put a bag over his head, and threatened to kill him.
In the village of Vynnyky, Lviv region, an Azov veteran and his wife were beaten due to neighbors' complaints about noise. The police opened two criminal proceedings for intentional minor bodily harm.
UNN offers 8 vegan and gluten-free recipes that stimulate well-being, reduce the load on the intestines, normalize weight and improve skin condition. Among them: green bean and celery salad, pumpkin and lentil salad, roasted garlic potatoes, wild rice and mushroom pilaf with cranberries, roasted carrot salad and date truffles.
A new study has found that consuming ultra-processed foods triggers the development of prediabetes and elevated blood sugar levels in young people. A 10% increase in the consumption of these products increases the risk of prediabetes by 64%.
Dates, a popular oriental fruit, are a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that prevent Alzheimer's disease and slow down aging. It is recommended to consume up to 10 dates per day, with caution for people with diabetes and gastrointestinal problems.
On November 9, in Zhytomyr, a 41-year-old foreigner driving a Mercedes-Benz lost control and crashed into a house. As a result of the accident, the driver and a 17-year-old female passenger died, and two other minor female passengers were hospitalized.
Proper pruning of raspberries in autumn, 2-3 weeks before frosts, ensures better adaptation to winter and increases yields. Removing diseased, damaged, and two-year-old shoots promotes light and air penetration, preventing diseases and pests.
