Tag: easter eggs

Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs

What are Pysanky? Pysanky are Easter eggs decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk art using a wax-resist method. Its name comes from the word “pysaty,” which means “to write.” Pysanka (PIH-san-kah) is the singular…

Orthodox Easter Traditions

By Julie Yeros

Orthodox Christians in Greece, Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and other countries around the world celebrate Orthodox Easter or Pascha. Church services, decorating eggs, playing games, and eating traditional foods are typical parts…