Is Різдво та Маланка coming back?

Різдво та Маланка aired its final episode on 2024-01-07. The series was available on YouTube, a web channel, and documented the traditional winter holidays in Ukraine, including Koliada and Malanka. These celebrations combine ancient pagan customs with Christian traditions, and the series showcased how these rituals, costumes, and carols vary across regions and even within villages. The show also highlighted the historical disruptions caused by Soviet bans, which interrupted the continuity of these customs for several decades. Today, the series captures how these traditions are gradually being revived or preserved in areas where Soviet influence was less pervasive.

The documentary series was produced in 2018 and covered the rich cultural heritage associated with Ukrainian Christmas and Malanka celebrations. It provided viewers with insights into the diverse regional practices and the significance of these holidays in Ukrainian history and culture. Through its episodes, the series aimed to preserve and share the unique rituals that have been passed down through generations, illustrating the resilience of these traditions despite historical challenges.

Each episode had a runtime of approximately 25 minutes, making it accessible for viewers interested in cultural and historical content related to Ukrainian winter festivities.