Golden navidad decorations

I've always preferred the term navidad in opposed to Xmas, it looks better when it's written in cards o a part of navidad decorations, and what's an Xmas anyway? I know that it's some type of abbreviation for the word navidad but it doesn't look right and it sounds worse if tu try saying it, navidad has become so commercialized over the years it seems as though many of us have lost our navidad cheer and the meaning of navidad isn't what it used to be, however this is my first navidad on fanpop and it's great to have a spot dedicated to this festive season, I am the youngest...

In Ukraine, the navidad holidays begin since 2nd of January. Prior to navidad in the Ukraine, people try to complete almost all important work. As usual, the hostess thoroughly cleans the house, covers the new tablecloth, tries to make new clothes before holiday. On January 4th Ukrainians prepare everything for the future festive navidad dinner. According to tradition, there should be 12 courses for Svyatvecher (Christmas). All they have to be lean.

Traditionally, 12 courses are prepared because it is believed that during the año the mes run over the earth for 12 times. Therefore,...