Lviv is a city of unique charm and aroma. It smells like coffee and chocolate. Every house, courtyard, pavement stone is a whole era. Behind the half-century-old facades are the intricacies of human destinies, multiplied by the hundred-year history of Eastern Europe.
Despite the fact that all the city’s religious places are concentrated in the Old Town, it is impossible to get around everything. Every time you come to Lviv, you will discover something new, unknown. This city is impossible to fully understand - it keeps many secrets.
Christmas Fair
The highlight winter holidays A Christmas market has become a reality in Lviv. It first opened in 2009 and has since been held annually from mid-December to mid-January.
There are wooden houses on Rynok Square and Svobody Avenue where you can buy souvenirs and treat yourself to something tasty. You will be offered shish kebab, sausages, banosh, dumplings with various fillings, traditional pampushki with jam, poppy seeds or cherries. You can warm up with hot tea, coffee or mulled wine.
In every church in Lviv on Christmas Day, a traditional manger with the baby Jesus is installed (Lviv residents themselves call it shopka). People gather in front of the holy family to pray to baby Jesus and sing carols.
A real Christmas performance on Rynok Square attracts many spectators. In the Dominican Cathedral you can listen to professionally performed Christmas carols. From January 7 to January 24 it takes place music Festival"Great carol."
When you come to Lviv for Christmas, be sure to attend the Pampukha Festival, which takes place in the courtyard of the Town Hall from January 8 to 10.
Cultural life
Lviv is rightly called the cultural capital of Western Ukraine. Festivals and concerts are constantly held here, you can watch a play or listen to an opera.
You can get acquainted with upcoming events and order tickets on the website www.gastroli.ua.
Kneipp "Left Bank"
Kneipp's "Left Bank" is a beer hall located in the ancient cellars of the Lviv Opera on the banks of the underground Poltva River. This river once played an important role in the history of the city, serving as a moat and protecting the townspeople from attack from the west and north, but in the mid-19th century it was enclosed in a sewer.
The Lviv Opera Museum is also open here, where painting exhibitions, live concerts, culinary evenings, and creative meetings are regularly held. Cuisine - European, Italian and Ukrainian.
Coffee house "Under the clepsydra" ("Dzyga")
“Dzyga” is not just a cafe where you can taste Galician cuisine, it is a cult place where Lviv bohemia gathers. “Piccardian Third”, “Elsa’s Ocean”, Ruslana, “Jeremiah’s Lament” began their creative careers here.
"Dzyga" is a Mecca for art lovers. The art gallery on the ground floor constantly hosts photo exhibitions, Jazz Club Lviv awaits jazz lovers on Thursdays, and on Sundays music lovers can have plenty of conversation and listen to rare vinyls. Every evening there is live music.
The most expensive restaurant in Galicia
— Good day, is Vasil at home?
- She’s at home, at home.
- Can I do yoga?
- It’s possible.
- What should I eat?
- Borscht. Come in.
Such a simple dialogue can be heard between the regulars of the “Most Expensive Restaurant in Galicia” and its owner - an unshaven man in a carelessly thrown robe, greeting guests.
An ordinary house, a creaky wooden staircase, an old door somehow do not fit with the name of the restaurant. But first impressions are deceiving. Passing through the old apartment, you find yourself in halls with an elegant and mysterious interior, with mysterious Masonic symbols, candles in candelabra and light classical music.
Don't be intimidated when you open the menu. Despite the fact that all prices there have two or even three zeros (a regular lunch for one person can cost about 1,000 UAH), do not rush to run away. In fact, the prices here are the same as in other establishments. Feel free to bargain or, by presenting your LOKAL loyalty card, get a 90% discount! The map is given to everyone who names 10 fest establishments or 5 cities where there are chocolate workshops. The cuisine is European.
Shop "Under Kumpel"
Lovers of natural organic products will be interested in visiting the Pod Kumpel store. Here you will find many traditional Galician drinks and snacks. All of them are produced on farms in Galicia or prepared by Kumpel’s chefs. Candies, Lviv andruty (wafers, coated various creams), homemade sausages, ham, shponderka (pork belly), cheeses, wines, home-made beer, the legendary Baczewski vodka, fresh beer bread - all this can be purchased at the Pod Kumpel store.
Be sure to visit!
- Coffee Mine In addition to coffee, you can find a sea of original souvenirs and books here.
- Lviv chocolate workshop A fabulous place. Here they make everything from chocolate that their creative imagination is capable of. And what kind of candy there is... you'll lick your fingers!
- Pharmacy Museum Museum of the history of pharmaceuticals on the basis of an ancient pharmacy, founded in 1735 by the military pharmacist Master Natorp. The pharmacy is still in operation. Here they continue to prepare the famous “Iron Wine” (iron sugar, which is prescribed for iron deficiency anemia).
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is a cosmopolitan city in which the cultures, traditions and religions of many peoples are intricately intertwined. Conduct the winter vacation There is real happiness in this city.
In Lviv, Christmas is celebrated twice: Catholic (December 24-25) and Orthodox (January 6-9). Locals say: “The view of Roman (December 10 – the name day of Roman the Wonderworker) to the Jordan (January 19, Epiphany) – Ukrainian Ramadan.”
Many European traditions are observed in Lviv, so the Christmas fair, which is held from December 8 to January 14 on and, is an integral part of the celebration, which fills the city with the spirit of Christmas. Cute wooden tray houses will delight you with artisan products and festive treats.
Plan your Christmas trip between December 8 and January 14. On New Year's Eve, Lviv will be truly fabulous.
Master classes and concerts are held as part of the fair:
- December 8 – official opening of the fair;
- December 9 – master classes for the feast of St. Nicholas;
- December 12 – St. Andrew’s Vecheritsa;
- December 15 – master class on making a postcard to St. Nicholas;
- December 19 – St. Nicholas Day;
- December 22 – master class on making New Year’s wreaths;
- January 7 – January 8 – festival of street nativity scenes “Lviv Carol”;
- On January 8, there is a festive procession of stars and nativity scenes, after which there is a concert on stage near the main city Christmas tree;
- January 13 – celebration of Malanka.
Lviv is called the “city of 100 festivals” and, of course, the program of pre-Christmas events includes not only “fair” fun.
Shopki (Bethlehem mangers) are installed in churches and on the streets of the city. Shopka on Rynok Square is an illustration of a significant event.
Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on a larger scale than Catholic Christmas, and officially starts on January 6th. The Christmas tree, didukh, donuts and Christmas star are its main symbols, so the celebration begins with the establishment of the main didukh of the city.
On January 7-8, the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life is hosting the “Flash of the Christmas Star” festival. As part of it, everyone is taught how to make Christmas stars, which the next day take part in the parade of star bearers.
Pampushka must be present at every festive table. In 2013, the city will host the sixth Pampukh Festival (January 7-9), which is famous for its records: in 2012, the world's largest donut was made. As part of the festival, a “Housewife Competition” is held: local residents and guests compete in the skill of preparing this festive delicacy.
Lviv is becoming more and more popular among tourists every year. This is not surprising: a rich history, entertainment and low prices. Christmas and New Year– this is the “high” season, so you need to book train tickets and accommodation in advance.
A ticket for the Kyiv-Lviv train in a compartment car will cost approximately 160 UAH. For a one-room apartment with all amenities in the central part of the city you will pay about 250 UAH. per day. It is worth considering:
- As a rule, the price of the apartment includes a free transfer; if the realtor does not offer this service, ask for it yourself;
- When renting an apartment for more than three days, discounts are provided, and here the cost will depend on your ability to negotiate (maximum discount - 20%).
The city has good three-star hotels and establishments without stars, where a double room costs 350-400 hryvnia, and this does not mean that they are located on the outskirts.
A double room in a hostel, of which there are plenty in Lviv, costs from 250 hryvnia. And if you are planning to travel with a group, then you will pay from 50 hryvnia for a bed.
Taxis for tourists in Lviv are an expensive pleasure if you sit at the curb. Therefore, when getting ready to travel, take the trouble to find on the Internet the telephone numbers of taxi services, which, upon accepting the order, will immediately announce the cost.
Lviv is famous for its pubs and kolybas, which you can also walk through. A fast food lunch consisting of a salad, first and second course, and compote will cost 50 hryvnia. For dinner in a restaurant with the same set of dishes and alcohol, expect to pay from 150 hryvnia per person. Besides, a large number of pizzerias, snack bars, tsukeren, tortiveni and street stalls with baked goods will not let you die of hunger.
Please note that the entire historical part of Lviv is paved with paving stones, so prepare yourself and your shoes well for walking.
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New Year and Christmas are two of the most fabulous and magical holidays, and therefore they must be celebrated in a magical place. If you want something unusual and wonderful, go to Lviv! This city will definitely surprise you and make you fall in love with it!
Why Lviv?
Lviv can safely be called one of the most European, modern and “advanced” cities in the entire post-Soviet space. But at the same time, the traditions of celebrating winter holidays have been preserved here, so if you come here outside the New Year holidays, you can combine real holiday revelry with modern innovations.
And that is why tourists from almost all over the world began to come here for Christmas. The breadth of soul of the people of Ukraine has always attracted everyone, but at the same time everyone wants brilliance and chic. And Lviv can give you all this! After all, this city is turning into a real fabulous place.
How is it customary to celebrate the New Year in Ukraine?
The traditions of Ukraine are unique and revered by the people of this country. In general, until the 20th century, the New Year was considered not so much a secular as a Christian and even pagan holiday.
The celebration at that time lasted for 12 days, and was considered a period of awakening of spirits and evil spirits. People believed that not only the living, but also the souls of the dead gathered at the table, so everyone tried to appease them with treats. In addition, there was a belief that the heavens opened on New Year's Day, so any wish made should come true. Any fortune telling also came true, and everyone was happy. Then the celebration changed a little, but some of the traditions remained unchanged.
December 31 was called a “generous evening.” “Generosity” is a kind and cheerful custom. Children took bags and sacks and went to their neighbors, sang songs and read poems, for which they received sweets. Also waiting in the houses were “sowers” who wished goodness, happiness, health and wealth to everyone. Such people were invited to the table and generously treated.
Today, most of the customs and traditions have been lost, but in some families they are still remembered. But in any case, the New Year in Lviv is a time of fun and miracles.
How are New Year and Christmas celebrated in Lviv today?
The festive program of Lviv is always rich and full of various events. Every year all kinds of festivals, competitions, exhibitions and much, much more are held here. This is a real holiday extravaganza!
This city is beautiful at any time, but during the New Year holidays it sparkles, shimmers, burns and sparkles. Houses, streets and shop windows are decorated with bright garlands and toys. The windows are full of illustrations from fairy tales and images of New Year's attributes and heroes. Houses and apartments are also incredibly beautiful, because everyone strives to decorate and transform their home.
The main Christmas tree is usually installed on Market Square, around which people gather and have fun throughout the entire period of the festivities. By the way, the celebration here lasts almost from mid-December until Epiphany. And at this time you will not see a single sad or gloomy face, all people are friendly, hospitable, cheerful and sociable.
Every year a Christmas market opens in Lviv. It usually runs from mid-December until January 14 (this fair, by the way, is considered one of the longest in all of Europe).
Along Svoboda Avenue (towards the monument to Taras Shevchenko, starting from the Opera House) many pavilions and stalls are being built, where you can buy almost anything: traditional drinks and dishes, honey, sweets, souvenirs, crafts, toys and Christmas decorations, products of craftsmen and handicrafts.
At Christmas every year, the mayor of the city himself establishes an integral attribute of this holiday - didukh, which is a symbol of fertility and harvest. It looks like a skillfully assembled haystack.
The atmosphere of the Lviv New Year will capture and absorb you, swirling you in dances, songs and fun. Competitions, carols, and contests are held on the streets. You will definitely like it here!
New Year's tours
If you don’t want to create a New Year’s program yourself, then purchase a New Year’s tour and don’t worry about anything. As a rule, the duration of such tours is about 3-5 days.
During this time you will be able to explore the city and learn a lot of new things about it, visit the most interesting places, go on excursions and just stroll around New Year's streets and enjoy the atmosphere of miracle and celebration.
As a rule, the tour price includes hotel accommodation, meals, excursions, as well as a holiday program. The price of such a trip can vary from 1500 to 3000-5000 hryvnia.
Independent travel: what to see?
Where to go and what is definitely worth seeing in Lviv if you decide to travel on your own? Here are the most interesting and significant places in this city:
- Be sure to go to Rynok Square, look at the Christmas tree and visit the Christmas market.
- The City Hall is worth visiting. By the way, you can climb it and enjoy the beauty of the city from a bird's eye view.
- The Pharmacy Museum and its dungeons.
- The Dominican Cathedral is a true Baroque monument.
- Cathedral of St. George.
- Park-mountain "High Castle".
- Shopping center "Skrynya". Here you can buy gifts and souvenirs.
- If you want a little summer, then visit one of the largest water parks in Ukraine - “Beach”.
- City and royal arsenals of Lviv.
- Jewish and Armenian urban areas.
- Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
- Lviv is a city of coffee, so be sure to stop by one of the many local cafes and order a cup of aromatic, invigorating, warming and delicious coffee.
Where to celebrate?
An interesting New Year and a memorable Christmas in Lviv cannot be imagined without celebration. It’s worth noting right away that you should make reservations in any establishments in advance, since they are usually busy several weeks before the celebration.
Where to celebrate the New Year? In general, there are many cafes and restaurants in Lviv, where visitors and guests are always welcome. Here are some options:
- At the Valentino restaurant you can find out what New Year is in Italian.
- IN entertainment complex"Galaxy" you will get the opportunity to be on Olympus and get closer to the gods.
- At the Kult club you will enjoy the performance of violinist Alexander Bozhik and the songs of the West Dream group.
- At the Centaur restaurant you will be covered with snow.
- The Grilnitsa restaurant will give you a real medieval fairy tale, in which you will see knightly fights, dancing, sleigh rides and a fire show.
- Lovers of everything spicy can go to the Zanzibar club.
- In the “Kerosene Lamp” you can celebrate the New Year in the style of batyars - Lviv hooligans.
- “Kryivka” will give you a traditional celebration with Hutsul melodies.
Where to stay?
There are a lot of hotels in Lviv, but it is still better to book rooms in advance. Several variants:
- Hotel "Nota Bene".
- Hotel Astoria.
- "Dnister."
- "Leopolis".
- Boutique hotel "Vintage".
- "Eurohotel".
- Park Hotel "Ancient City".
- "Nobilis".
- "Chopin."
- Hotel "Sputnik".
- Hotel "Sonata".
Typically, the cost of a room per night in hotels and hotels varies from 500 to 2000 hryvnia. If you are looking for a more economical option, then consider guest houses. In addition, you can rent an apartment daily.
Cuisine: what is a must-try?
Every major city is famous for its signature and traditional dishes. What should a tourist definitely try in Lviv?
- Coffee. After all, Lviv is a real coffee city.
- Beer. Here it is real, alive and very tasty. But don't drink beer on the street, enjoy it in a warm and cozy beer bar.
- Salo. What would it be like without him? There is even a restaurant in Lviv where you will not only be offered several types of lard to choose from, but will also serve this traditional Ukrainian dish in such a way that you will not understand that what they brought you can be eaten.
- Vareniki. Definitely hot and with sour cream. Try dumplings with different fillings, there are a lot of options.
- Borsch. After a long excursion or walk around the city, be sure to stop by a restaurant, cafe, or even a simple cookery and ask them to bring you a plate of real Ukrainian borscht, which will fill you up and warm you up.
- Be sure to try the hot mulled wine. This drink will not only warm you up, but will also allow you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of a miracle, holiday and fairy tale.
- In Lviv there is a confectionery “Chocolate Workshop”, where you can see and taste real chocolate masterpieces. Be sure to check it out, because what is New Year without chocolate?
As for New Year's dishes, in addition to traditional ones, on the menu of restaurants you can also find a wide variety of salads, snacks and drinks.
How to celebrate the New Year in Lviv in an unforgettable and fun way? Some useful tips:
- If you are in the city for the first time, be sure to purchase a city map so as not to get lost.
- It will be useful to find out important and necessary phone numbers.
- Remember that hotel rooms and places in restaurants must be booked as early as possible!
- To preserve memories of your vacation, be sure to take a camera with you.
May you remember the New Year in Lviv. To make the holiday a success, plan everything clearly and in advance!
Everyone takes the New Year holidays very seriously. After all, at this magical and fabulous time of year, you want new impressions and unforgettable memories. You can celebrate the New Year in different ways: a traditional family feast, a romantic trip, or a noisy party of friends. All these options can be implemented in the colorful and unique city of Lviv.
Lviv is a very ancient city, filled with beautiful architecture and ancient customs. Every tourist will find entertainment to their liking. And even more so on New Year’s Eve - New Year’s Lviv is filled with bright colors and lights. This is where they exist various ways celebrate New Year.
New Year in medieval style
Lviv is famous for its glorious history, because it was part of 8 states at one time. Therefore, a large number of medieval castles, ancient towers and other architectural monuments have been preserved on its territory to this day. In anticipation New Year's holidays A huge number of thematic excursions are held here. And for lovers of intellectual relaxation, there are offers to visit the city’s museums.
Elegant New Year's Eve
Bohemian entertainment includes visits to fashionable restaurants. Everything here is thought out to the smallest detail: delicious dishes, an excellent evening program, musical accompaniment. You can also attend wonderful New Year's concerts at the Lviv Opera and other theaters in the city.
Spiritual part
Lviv is very multinational and many different religions coexist here. Therefore, if you want to devote time to the spiritual part of the New Year celebration, you can visit the numerous churches and temples of the city. The 16th century Dominican Church, the Armenian Cathedral or the Church of St. Nicholas are ready to welcome visitors for festive New Year's services. Here you can see performances about the Nativity of the Savior and listen to large Christmas choirs.
Retro New Year
Batyarsky Lviv is a special part of the ancient history of the city. This is a Lviv subculture, famous for its love of life and fun. New Year's parties This style is still held in Kumpel or the Baczewski themed restaurant. These events are famous for their fun and abundance of competitions.
New Year in Ukrainian style
Where, if not in Lviv, are passed-on traditions carefully preserved and honored? It is here that you can take part in real nativity scenes - performed Christmas scenes, see carolers in traditional costumes, and visit fairs with famous Ukrainian cuisine. And in early January, the city celebrates the pampukha holiday. This event is accompanied by folk festivities on the streets of the city and the best treats.
Stylish modern celebrations
For the younger generation who wants to move away from the canons of the holiday, you can plunge into the nightlife of the city. Lviv is not only castles and philharmonic halls, but also modern bars and large nightclubs that offer an unforgettable time. IN New Year's Eve Such establishments are open to visitors; traditional fireworks thunder and a lot of champagne is poured during the chiming clock. There are quite a lot of clubs for every taste and capital.
Sports entertainment
And lovers of active recreation can stroll through numerous parks, decorated and decorated to the smallest detail. Also, those who chose the Lviv skating rink will not regret it. This seasonal activity will bring a lot of fun and positive emotions. There are several skating rinks in Lviv, the largest and most popular of which are the skating rink on Rynok Square and in the B. Khmelnytsky Culture and Recreation Park.
Romantic New Year
To celebrate the New Year in a romantic atmosphere, Lviv is best suited. It is enough to walk along the narrow ancient streets of the city, which contain the history of bygone eras, or take special excursions to the castles and towers of the city. Small cozy cafes, devoid of the bustle of big cities, will provide a New Year's menu for two. Very popular among couples in love are observation decks, which offer views of the entire city.
New Year with music
They offer to celebrate the New Year in Lviv 2019 with a big party in the Park of Culture. The public here will be entertained by DJs and musical groups. The party will feature a variety of food and drinks, as well as competitions with prizes and a New Year's Eve celebration with sparkling fireworks.
An interesting and unusual entertainment is the ice figure competition, in which the most skilled craftsmen not only from Lviv compete. Visitors will find a lot of ice sculptures, which will help them feel like they are in a castle. Snow Queen. This exhibition is taking place on Svoboda Avenue near the monument to T. Shevchenko.
New Year in Lviv offers a varied and rich program. Even the most demanding tourists will be able to choose something to their liking.
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The Lion City will soon open its doors to Magic world a Christmas fairy tale that both children and adults can get into. Lviv is a city that combines eastern and western traditions of celebrating Christmas. In the city of Leo, bells herald the birth of Christ on December 25, when festive liturgies begin in Catholic churches. And in January, the Orthodox Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus. Therefore, during this period the city is filled with people who want to join the magical traditions of celebrating Christmas in Lviv.
In 2019, the celebrations in honor of this bright day and event are called “Warm Christmas in Lviv.” Let's plunge into the atmosphere of warmth!
The city of Leo is so diverse that everyone will find something to their liking. Visiting churches, Christmas shops, fairs, skating rinks, restaurants, cafes, excursions and much, much more. We will tell you more about this. To feel the spirit of Christmas now, before reading the material, you can prepare yourself some fragrant mulled wine with aromatic apples, oranges, cloves and a pinch of cinnamon! And start dreaming of a magical Christmas!
Christmas traditions in Lviv
Proximity to Western European countries has taught Lviv residents to start the festive New Year and Christmas period already in early December. The Christmas fair took place on the streets of Lviv from December 8 in traditional locations and in a new place:
- and also in 2018-2019 there is a location in Sykhov.
Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.
Lviv residents, who annually delight tourists with their products in the markets, work like bees already in November. They make designer wooden toys, wax candles, soft-as-down slippers, vests from sheep wool and many other things.
Although Catholic churches foretell Christmas already in December, the main celebrations on the occasion of the birth of Christ last from January 6-9. Despite the proximity to Poland and frequent family ties with their Polish neighbors, as well as the fashion for Christmas in Lviv according to the Western rite, in Galicia they strictly adhere to the traditions of their ancestors. Therefore, Lviv residents wait for the rise of the Christmas star on January 6th. They prepare a 12-course Holy dinner, organize Nativity scenes and go caroling from house to house.
Often nativity scenes are organized in churches, so members of church choirs play angels and devils. And how they sing! You can listen. If you find yourself in Lviv for Christmas with relatives or friends, then expect the arrival of talented nativity scenes. And, by the way, have a pretty penny ready for them. Or something tasty.
Where to go for Christmas in Lviv
Let’s take a closer look at what you can see in the city of Leo during the Christmas holidays to please yourself.
Svobody Avenue: fair and concert of Ruslana
Svobody Avenue in the historical part of the city with a square near the opera house will help you get into the Christmas mood. For starters, you can go to the holiday fair on. The first thing to do is to warm up. And what could be better for this than a glass of mulled wine or fragrant mead?
Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.
Now you can go in search of something interesting at fairs - bells, Czechs, designer toys and even books telling about the magical Christmas holiday in Lviv.
Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.
Here, on Svobody Avenue, welcomes young visitors and their wishes St. Nicholas Hut, it opened simultaneously with the fair.
Location: The Freedom Avenue.
This year, Svoboda Avenue was decorated in the spirit of national traditions with half-meter-long Lemko spiders, specially designed for Lviv by craftsmen from Kosovo. These are amulets made of straw, decorated with paper flowers. Sometimes spiders were made from thin twigs or wire. They symbolized pre-Christian ideas about the creation of the world.
If you want to choose your own restaurant, you can find an establishment for every taste on the IGotoWorld.com website.
Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.
Attend the Christmas service
The Christmas liturgy is a wonderful point on the plan for Lviv. If you rarely go to church, or don’t go at all, still do yourself a favor and come to the Christmas service to enjoy this festive event. more than enough.
Catholics celebrated Christmas on December 25th. And we offer a list of Orthodox churches where you can attend Christmas services. We chose those temples that are monuments of architectural heritage.
- in the central part of the city, on Grushevsky Street, 2. Temple of the 18th century.
- on Lysenko Street, 43. Temple of the 19th century.
- on Bohdan Khmelnitsky Street, 28, at the foot of the High Castle Mountain. It is considered one of the oldest churches in Lviv. Dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, it has been rebuilt many times and the current architecture dates back to the 18th century.
- on Bohdan Khmelnytsky Street 77, monument from the 18th century.
- , Kleparovskaya Street, 35 (on the territory of the Lviv State University of Life Safety) - a temple resembling a mini-palace, a monument from the 19th century.
“Christmas in Gaia”: make a didukh and a Christmas star
“Christ is born!” - “We praise him!” These are the words that will be heard from everywhere in Lviv. And also carols that will glorify the birth of Christ. Don't be surprised or scared when the devils chase you - these are the characters of the Nativity Scene. There will be a great many of them during the celebration of the Christmas in Gaia festival. The event will take place at the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life “Shevchenkovsky Gai”. This is a lot of carols, nativity scenes, theatrical performances, traditional festivities and a huge number of Christmas stars!
Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.
Also here you will be offered interesting master classes:
- for making didukhs and spiders from straw;
- for baking bread;
- on making huge Christmas stars.
They promise to teach how to make three-dimensional stars from paper with a diameter of 50-80 cm. You need to register for the master class in advance on the website of the Shevchenko Guy museum.
And how can you leave Lviv without coffee? A must buy for your coffee lover friends. They will be grateful.
Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.
Also have a wine tasting at the fair. Bring a bottle of the most delicious thing to your family who appreciate the sunny drink. And so that they can make aromatic mulled wine from wine, purchase an exquisite set for this drink.
Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.
Lviv chocolate is also loved by many guests. So visit. Although, it is quite possible that chocolate for every taste can be purchased at the holiday fair.
Have you already gathered your thoughts? If yes, hurry up and order. They are selling like hotcakes! If you want to travel on your own, choose a room in a hotel or hostel in Lviv.
The Lion City is one of the best options celebrate Christmas, get acquainted with the ancient traditions of this holiday and enjoy original national dishes. So don’t wait, study carols and go to Lviv for Christmas!