The winter holidays are the most important family time of the year in Ukraine. If you are dating a Ukrainian woman, a greeting in her own language will make her smile and show that you care about her culture. Here are the words you need — with easy pronunciation.

When are the holidays?

Today most Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on December 25. Some families also keep the Orthodox date of January 7 — ask her how her family celebrates. New Year on January 1 is a big family celebration with a festive dinner, gifts and fireworks at midnight.

Merry Christmas in Ukrainian

Z Rizdvom Khrystovym! (z RIZ-dvom KHRYS-to-vym) — Merry Christmas!
Khrystos rodyvsya! (KHRYS-tos ro-DYV-sya) — Christ is born! (a traditional Christmas greeting; the answer is Slavimo Yoho! — Let us glorify Him!)

Happy New Year in Ukrainian

Z Novym rokom! (z NO-vym RO-kom) — Happy New Year!
Shchastya i lyubovi v Novomu rotsi! (SHCHAS-tya i lyu-BO-vy v NO-vo-mu ROT-si) — Happiness and love in the New Year!

Romantic additions

Ya sumuyu za toboyu (ya su-MU-yu za to-BO-yu) — I miss you
Kokhayu tebe (ko-KHA-yu TE-be) — I love you

Ideas to make the holidays special

• Send your greeting at midnight her time — she will remember it.
• Send flowers or a small gift so it arrives before the holiday. You can send flowers and gifts directly through our site.
• Plan a festive video call and "share" a dinner together.
• Ask her about her family traditions — holiday dishes, carols, decorations.

Small gestures during the holidays can bring you closer than months of ordinary letters. Happy holidays — Z Novym rokom!

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