{"product_id":"a-ukrainian-christmas-hardcover","title":"A Ukrainian Christmas - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYaroslav Hrytsak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNadiyka Gerbish\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'History, stories, recipes and beautiful illustrations' - OLINA HERCULES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Christmas brings the indestructibility of hope in times of the greatest hopelessness. As long as we celebrate this holiday, we can neither be defeated nor destroyed. This is the message that Ukraine is trying to convey to the world. And this is what our book is about.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From Christmas music to gifts and food, as well as a look back through the country's rich and troubled history through the perspective of the festive season, this beautifully illustrated and powerful book introduces readers to Ukraine's unique Christmas traditions. In a country where East and West meet, this is a fascinating and unmissable guide to capturing the spirit of one of the most important times of year and a powerful reminder of the strength of holding on to your culture and beliefs, even as others try to take everything from you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Sings of the independence of Ukraine yet ensures you feel the connecting hand of warmth, understanding, and friendship ... So profoundly meaningful and powerful, A Ukrainian Christmas ensures that you never lose sight of the true meaning of these festivities and how important they are in the lives of so many people' - LOVEREADING \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Richly illustrated ... from Christmas music to gifts and food, it introduces readers to festive traditions followed in Ukraine' - Caroline Sanderson, THE BOOKSELLER \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Publisher is making a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal on publication of this book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYaroslav Hrytsak\u003c\/b\u003e is a Ukrainian historian and public intellectual. Professor of the Ukrainian Catholic University and Honorary Professor of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Professor Hrytsak has taught at Columbia and Harvard Universities and was a guest lecturer at the Central European University in Budapest. He is the author of many historical books, including several bestsellers and the recipient of numerous national and international awards and has written opinion pieces for many publications including \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNadiyka Gerbish\u003c\/b\u003e is a Ukrainian writer, podcaster, and Riggins Rights Management European rights director. She has written nineteen books, many of which have become bestsellers and have won numerous awards. A number of Nadiyka's children's books are studied in schools in Ukraine and have been published in braille and audiobook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764483391776,"sku":"9781408728413","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/82708639c93a1f111d24c050414bde05.webp?v=1780249639","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-ukrainian-christmas-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}