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How Ukranians are reclaiming Christmas with old recipes

By Daniel Estrin

Published December 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM MST

One legacy of the former Soviet Union is the New Year's feast. Ukrainians are reclaiming Christmas and old recipes.

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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