Ukrainian Winter Holidays
Originally released in 1942. Ukrainian Winter Holidays is a documentary film. directed by Laura Boulton. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Ukrainian communities of the Canadian prairies still follow the Julian calendar and celebrate Christmas on the seventh of January. Traditional foods are prepared for the holy Christmas Eve supper, eaten when the first star of the evening appears. Then traditional carols and light-hearted dances in gay costume continue the festivities. In striking contrast, on Christmas Day the Ukrainians gather at the Greek Orthodox church to worship in a solemn service with ancient ritual.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ukrainian Winter Holidays about?
Ukrainian communities of the Canadian prairies still follow the Julian calendar and celebrate Christmas on the seventh of January. Traditional foods are prepared for the holy Christmas Eve supper, ...
Who directed Ukrainian Winter Holidays?
Ukrainian Winter Holidays was directed by Laura Boulton.
How long is Ukrainian Winter Holidays?
Ukrainian Winter Holidays has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Ukrainian Winter Holidays released?
Ukrainian Winter Holidays was released on January 1, 1942 in theaters.