Creating traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs is not for the faint of heart. The process can take two to four hours, even for the simplest eggs, instructor Bernadette Thorwart said Saturday morning in ...

For the nearly two-thirds of Ukrainians who identify as Orthodox Christians, Easter is known as Velykden, meaning “Great Day” in Ukrainian. The Orthodox Church of Ukraine calculates the date of Easter ...

CHICAGO -- Maria Fedachtchin's fingers trembled a bit as she etched the first intricate lines of beeswax along the smooth, unblemished shell of an egg cradled in her palm. She's learning to design ...

With Easter approaching this Sunday, and amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, renewed interest is arising in one of the country's most celebrated Easter traditions. Think you're good at coloring eggs with ...

CHICAGO — Maria Fedachtchin’s fingers trembled a bit as she etched the first intricate lines of beeswax along the smooth, unblemished shell of an egg cradled in her palm. She’s learning to design ...

Colorful Easter eggs delight the eye and contribute to the joy of Easter’s celebration. The eggs that immediately make people marvel are a Ukrainian tradition called pysanky. These incredible, ...

An American-born daughter of Ukrainian refugees, Sofika Zielyk has dedicated her life to keeping the heritage of her parents’ homeland alive. The artist and ethnographer specializes in creating and ...

Please check your inbox for your confirmation. This isn’t your average, from-a-kit Easter egg dying. In preparation for the holiday, many Ukrainians partake in a tradition of intricately decorating ...