![Дідух) is a Ukrainian Christmas decoration, symbol of sacrificing the best harvest. "Diduch" literally means "the spirit of ancestors". Diduch was being made out of the first or the last wheat harvest reap. Before holidays wheat ears were bunched with colourful threads, then the bunches were tied with ribbons.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb4b239d-ebae-439a-91f1-a0c6e18ebfc1_2048x2048.jpeg)
![Дідух) is a Ukrainian Christmas decoration, symbol of sacrificing the best harvest. "Diduch" literally means "the spirit of ancestors". Diduch was being made out of the first or the last wheat harvest reap. Before holidays wheat ears were bunched with colourful threads, then the bunches were tied with ribbons.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff4b3645e-6eed-468c-b6f0-8adb14ec3a17_300x294.jpeg)
![Дідух) is a Ukrainian Christmas decoration, symbol of sacrificing the best harvest. "Diduch" literally means "the spirit of ancestors". Diduch was being made out of the first or the last wheat harvest reap. Before holidays wheat ears were bunched with colourful threads, then the bunches were tied with ribbons.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5ca83ee1-98cc-4200-bba2-5009a32c30b6_500x500.jpeg)
![Дідух) is a Ukrainian Christmas decoration, symbol of sacrificing the best harvest. "Diduch" literally means "the spirit of ancestors". Diduch was being made out of the first or the last wheat harvest reap. Before holidays wheat ears were bunched with colourful threads, then the bunches were tied with ribbons.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F12811f5d-1d3a-4845-9399-8df32f3e12a9_3024x4032.jpeg)
![Дідух) is a Ukrainian Christmas decoration, symbol of sacrificing the best harvest. "Diduch" literally means "the spirit of ancestors". Diduch was being made out of the first or the last wheat harvest reap. Before holidays wheat ears were bunched with colourful threads, then the bunches were tied with ribbons.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F910f014c-9175-475b-98ca-2c6d386f1c3b_480x360.jpeg)
![Дідух) is a Ukrainian Christmas decoration, symbol of sacrificing the best harvest. "Diduch" literally means "the spirit of ancestors". Diduch was being made out of the first or the last wheat harvest reap. Before holidays wheat ears were bunched with colourful threads, then the bunches were tied with ribbons.](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3edd856d-131e-4aa2-85ac-55157b352507_631x800.jpeg)
In today’s episode, we discuss:
Ukrainian Christmas Eve traditions from pagan times to the present
Importance and symbolism of wheat and the Sun to Ukrainian culture
How our family celebrates Christmas Eve today
Join us in 2025, as we greet the New Year with the light 🔥 of our ancestors - Illumination. Knowledge. Vitality.
This Summit won’t leave you dangling harmonizing pendants on the tree.
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