A ukrainian christmas
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This beautiful illustrated book introduces readers to the culture, traditions, reflections and celebrations of the Ukrainian people during Christmas. Originally published in 2020 in Ukraine, to immediate acclaim, this English language version includes a new Foreword written by the authors following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022
'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 BOOKSELLER
The Publisher is making a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on publication of this book.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 03 november 2022
Aantal pagina's: 128
Kaarten inbegrepen: Nee
Illustraties: Met illustraties
Hoofdauteur: Yaroslav Hrytsak
Tweede Auteur: Nadiyka Gerbish
Hoofduitgeverij: Sphere
Eerste Vertaler: Marta Gosovska
Tweede Vertaler: Anastasiya Feher
Dyslexievriendelijk: Nee
Editie: 1
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 160 mm
Product hoogte: 18 mm
Product lengte: 208 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 160 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 18 mm
Verpakking lengte: 208 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 400 g
EAN: 9781408728413