What to cook for St. Nicholas Day

St. Nicholas Day in Ukraine 2024 is celebrated on December 6 according to the new style and on the 19th according to the old style. Ukrainians have traditional dishes for the holiday that everyone can repeat at home. Don't forget to treat your loved ones and congratulate them on the big occasion.

The menu for St. Nicholas Day should not contain products of animal origin, since the Nativity Fast 2024 continues. The exception is children's gifts “Nikolaychiki”. Children are allowed not to fast, so you can add eggs and sour cream to cookies for them.

Lenten borscht

St. Nicholas Day in Ukraine is not complete without borscht – the main pride of Ukrainians.

Ingredients:

• potatoes – 4 pcs.;
• beets – 1 pc.;
• carrots – 1 pc.;
• onion – 1…