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Malanka - Ukrainian
Malanka is a Ukrainian folk holiday celebrated on January 13th, the New Year's Eve of the Julian calendar…
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Hello! I am a happy holiday called Malanka. People in Ukraine celebrate me in the winter. My celebration is a fun way to welcome the New Year. It is a special time for everyone to say goodbye to the old year. People get ready for the brand new year to start.
When people celebrate me, they have so much fun with costumes. A big part of my celebration is dressing up. People wear funny costumes and silly masks. They like to pretend they are different characters. Some people dress up like a silly goat. Others pretend to be a big, fluffy bear. Sometimes, someone dresses up as an old grandpa.
These characters go from house to house in a happy parade. They walk down the street together, singing and dancing. The parade is full of music and laughter. Everyone wants to make people smile and laugh.
My celebration also includes lots of yummy food. Families and friends gather together for a special meal. They eat delicious food and share stories. People also sing special songs that wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. The singing is like a big, cheerful hug for the whole neighborhood. That is how people celebrate me and welcome the new year with joy.
Malanka's New Year Party
Hello! I am a happy holiday called Malanka. People in Ukraine celebrate me in the winter. My celebration is a fun way to welcome the New Year. It is a special time for everyone to say goodbye to the old year. People get ready for the brand new year to start.
When people celebrate me, they have so much fun with costumes. A big part of my celebration is dressing up. People wear funny costumes and silly masks. They like to pretend they are different characters. Some people dress up like a silly goat. Others pretend to be a big, fluffy bear. Sometimes, someone dresses up as an old grandpa.
These characters go from house to house in a happy parade. They walk down the street together, singing and dancing. The parade is full of music and laughter. Everyone wants to make people smile and laugh.
My celebration also includes lots of yummy food. Families and friends gather together for a special meal. They eat delicious food and share stories. People also sing special songs that wish everyone a happy and healthy new year. The singing is like a big, cheerful hug for the whole neighborhood. That is how people celebrate me and welcome the new year with joy.
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Malanka is a Ukrainian folk holiday celebrated on January 13th, the New Year's Eve of the Julian calendar, featuring costumed parades, folk plays, and caroling to wish for a prosperous new year.
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