{"product_id":"9781408728413-a-ukrainian-christmas","title":"A Ukrainian Christmas","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A wonderful little book of recipes and stories'\u003c\/b\u003e - NIGELLA LAWSON\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'History, stories, recipes and beautiful illustrations' \u003c\/b\u003e- OLIA HERCULES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Sings of the independence of Ukraine yet ensures \u003cb\u003eyou feel the connecting hand of warmth, understanding, and friendship \u003c\/b\u003e. So profoundly meaningful and powerful, \u003ci\u003eA Ukrainian Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e ensures that \u003cb\u003eyou never lose sight of the true meaning of these festivities and how important they are in the lives of so many people\u003c\/b\u003e' - \u003ci\u003eLOVEREADING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eRichly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e . from Christmas music to gifts and food, it introduces readers to festive traditions followed in Ukraine' - Caroline Sanderson, \u003ci\u003eTHE BOOKSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Publisher is making a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on publication of this book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944094511201,"sku":"9781408728413","price":16.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_16136101_jpg.jpg?v=1714076154","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781408728413-a-ukrainian-christmas","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}