The inaugural Ukrainian Christmas Market attracted over 1000 attendees this weekend
The Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England (UCCN) brought together local Ukrainians and Americans supporting Ukraine for a Christmas Festival at the Lexington Historical Society last Sunday. The primary objective was to share the Christmas spirit and acquaint attendees with an important tradition in Ukrainian culture – Christmas, with a unique performance, Vertep. This marked […]
Channel 25: Local Ukrainians thinking of home during the holidays amid ongoing war
LEXINGTON, Mass. — Nearly two years ago, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. “Everybody was saying Russia will take Kyiv in three days,” said Anton Khlebas, a Ukrainian American and U.S. veteran. “Or in two weeks, Ukraine will fall. The Russians are just happy now we couldn’t kick their butts all the way out.” Khlebas still believes […]