Santa Claus

I've always preferred the term क्रिस्मस in opposed to Xmas, it looks better when it's written in cards या a part of क्रिस्मस decorations, and what's an Xmas anyway? I know that it's some type of abbreviation for the word क्रिस्मस but it doesn't look right and it sounds worse if आप try saying it, क्रिस्मस has become so commercialized over the years it seems as though many of us have लॉस्ट our क्रिस्मस cheer and the meaning of क्रिस्मस isn't what it used to be, however this is my first क्रिस्मस on फैन्पॉप and it's great to have a spot dedicated to this festive season, I am the youngest...

In Ukraine, the क्रिस्मस holidays begin since 2nd of January. Prior to क्रिस्मस in the Ukraine, people try to complete almost all important work. As usual, the hostess thoroughly cleans the house, covers the new tablecloth, tries to make new clothes before holiday. On January 4th Ukrainians prepare everything for the future festive क्रिस्मस dinner. According to tradition, there should be 12 courses for Svyatvecher (Christmas). All they have to be lean.

Traditionally, 12 courses are prepared because it is believed that during the साल the महीना run over the earth for 12 times. Therefore,...