Editing Christmas Eve (section)

=== Ukraine ===
In Ukraine, ''Sviatyi Vechir'' ({{langx|uk|Святий Вечір}}, Holy Evening) is traditionally celebrated with a meatless [[twelve-dish Christmas Eve supper]], or the Holy Supper ({{langx|uk|Свята Вечеря}}, Sviata Vecheria). The main attributes of the Holy Supper in Ukraine are [[kutia]], a poppy seed, honey and wheat dish, and [[uzvar]], a drink made from reconstituted dried fruits. Other typical dishes are [[borscht]], [[varenyky]], and dishes made of [[fish]], [[phaseolus]] and [[cabbage]].

The twelve dishes symbolize the [[Twelve Apostles]]. Just as in Poland, it is obligatory to try a portion of all of the dishes. The table is spread with a white cloth symbolic of the [[swaddling clothes]] the [[Child Jesus]] was wrapped in, and a large white candle stands in the center of the table symbolizing [[Light of the World (Jesus)|Christ the Light of the World]]. Next to it is a round loaf of bread symbolizing Christ [[Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament#Bread of Life|Bread of Life]]. [[Hay]] is often displayed either on the table or as a decoration in the room, reminiscent of the [[manger]] in [[Bethlehem]].