A Ukrainian/Canadian Christmas Celebration

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More than 150 people gathered yesterday in our local Presbyterian Church to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas. I am too tired to say much more than I am warmed to my core and so grateful for all these people, who have come into our lives since our decision to host a Ukrainian family. The photos capture it best, I think:

Top row: hosts and guests mingle; our appointed elf (my beloved Sofiia); one of three new Canadians with her mom and me. Bottom row: Snowmen decorations made by a sorority group for the occasion; me with our new teens; Kitchen helpers. Featured post is another new baby. Photo credits to Bonnie Forron and Anastasiia Vecherenko.

8 thoughts on “A Ukrainian/Canadian Christmas Celebration”

Eugenia says:

January 10, 2023 at 8:35 am

Aww, such lovely photos, VJ. 💞

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 10, 2023 at 11:53 am
  
  Thanks Eugi!
  
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  1. Eugenia says:
    
    January 10, 2023 at 7:05 pm
    
    Most welcome, VJ!
    
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Liz Gauffreau says:

January 9, 2023 at 4:31 pm

Thank you for sharing photos of the special celebration, VJ!! (Of course, your little elf was the cutest person there.)

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 9, 2023 at 6:32 pm
  
  Wasn’t she! So brave to wear the costume. Just love her. Thanks.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    January 9, 2023 at 7:16 pm
    
    You’re welcome. 🙂
    
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Wynne Leon says:

January 9, 2023 at 11:56 am

What lovely pictures of such a fun, festive and meaningful connections!

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 9, 2023 at 2:24 pm
  
  Thanks Wynne
  
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