When is Generous Evening 2024 – date, traditions, prohibitions – UNIAN
On Generous Evening, prepare kutya and learn a few generous words.
Generous evening, Malanka Day and Vasily's evening – all these are the names of one holiday, which is celebrated in the new style December 31. This holiday has always been loved and celebrated in Ukraine. And its celebration looks very spectacular – Ukrainians decorate their houses, set a lavish table and dress up in fancy costumes.
We told you what they do on Generous Evening according to long-standing customs and what important prohibitions there are for the holiday.
When is the Generous Evening – the date and history of the holiday
According to the new calendar, the generous evening comes on December 31, and according to the old style it was January 13 for the Old New Year. The Old New Year is a secular holiday, and Generous Evening (Malanka) is a religious folk holiday.
The Orthodox Church honors the holy martyr Melania the Roman on December 31, and…
