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The term paska comes from the Greek word of Easter (from which it has also entered Russian as па́сха (páskha). [4] The Ukrainian word па́ска (páska) is one of the words used for a traditional egg enriched Easter bread or cake in Ukraine, whilst Вели́кдень (Velýkden') is used to denote the day. [5] [6]
The tradition of egg decoration in Slavic cultures originated in pagan times, [1] [2] and was transformed by the process of religious syncretism into the Christian Easter egg. Over time, many new techniques were added. Some versions of these decorated eggs have retained their pagan symbolism, while others have added Christian symbols and motifs.
Grab your tools because we're talking about how to make pysanky eggs! This Easter tradition originated in Ukraine and is a fun activity for the family.
Mock, who lives in Pennsylvania, recently tweeted about her family's paska (or Easter) bread recipe, saying, "Part of my heritage is Ukrainian. Ukrainian Easter bread is something we make each year.
Named after the Ukrainian word pysaty, which translates as "to write," pysanky eggs have intricate patterns that stop you in your tracks. The craft has been passed down from mother to daughter ...
Two paskhas with candles (with a kulich and Easter eggs in the background). Paskha (also spelled pascha, or pasha; Russian: па́сха; ; "Easter") is a Slavic festive dish made in Eastern Orthodox countries which consists of food that is forbidden during the fast of Great Lent.
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The Ukrainian Easter eggs include pysanky, [89] krashanky (edible, one-colour dyed eggs), driapanky (a design is scratched on the eggshell) etc. During the Easter Vigil a priest also blesses the parishioners' Easter baskets, which include Easter eggs, paska, [90] butter, cheese, kovbasa, salt and a few other products. With this food, on their ...