Christmas in the Carpathians

How Christmas is celebrated in the Carpathians

Christmas in Transcarpathia is perhaps the most anticipated holiday, which is celebrated here in a special way. There are legends about Hutsul Christmas customs and traditions, and millions of people from all over the world dream of coming here for the winter holidays.

Christmas in Transcarpathia involves special customs and traditions unique to this region. On Christmas Eve, 12 fasting dishes are prepared, among which must be kutia, uzvar, dumplings, and fish. Locals do not eat until the first star rises and only start the festive meal in the evening. In addition to the brew, there is usually homemade red wine on the table, which the family treats itself to before the festive meal. Only after that does the full Christmas dinner begin.

Traditionally, on Christmas Eve, a Santa Claus is placed in the corner of the room - a straw product - a symbol of abundance and harvest. It is a decoration for all winter holidays, up to Epiphany.

At Christmas in Transcarpathia, children learn carols so that on the first day they can go from house to house and give people the good news about the birth of Jesus. In addition to children, the nativity scene also goes to carol - men and women in costumes, with a star. They sing carols, play skits according to a pre-prepared script, and usually donate the money earned to the church.

According to tradition, on the first day of Christmas, the Hutsuls set a generous festive table, on which there must be meat dishes, fish, salads, and donuts. At Christmas, Transcarpathia receives guests, so all three days of the holiday the hosts are waiting for relatives, friends and carolers.

Holidays for Christmas in the Carpathians from Voivodeship

For Transcarpathia, Christmas is the main holiday that the locals look forward to all year round. We sincerely advise you to feel the atmosphere and color of this holiday and visit us in Voivodeship in Transcarpathia, where the power of nature fills with the spirit of kindness and gives vitality.

Voevodyno resort located in the heart of the Carpathians in a cozy tract surrounded by forested mountains. And if you are thinking about how to celebrate Christmas in Transcarpathia, we suggest you spend these days pleasantly in our hotel and tourist complex. Incredible views of the snowy Carpathians, crystal clear air, true peace and unity with nature, our hospitality and the colorful atmosphere of celebrating Christmas in the Carpathians await you.

Due to the convenient location of Voivodeship, you will be able to see and learn a lot of interesting things. We tell you what leisure options are available if you decide to shoot hotel room or a house in the Carpathians exactly at our resort.

As usual, we organize a rich festive program for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Entertaining and creative master classes with our animator, culinary master classes in the restaurant, outdoor activities.

In addition to home celebrations, tourists can enjoy a Christmas tour of Transcarpathia, a holiday at Christmas. Go to the Samsin Mountains, visit Christmas Uzhhorod, visit popular castles. And you can continue the cultural program in the best restaurants and bars of Uzhhorod, Mukachevo or other cities or villages. There you will taste traditional dishes, drink Transcarpathian herbal tea, and if you are lucky, you will meet a real Carpathian molfar.

Journey to Mukachevo

Mukachevo is considered the soul of Transcarpathia. In this city you will see a combination of different cultures and eras. Historical sights and beautiful landscapes of Mukachevo fascinate tourists with their energy. The main attraction is Palanok Castle, the first mention of which can be found in documents of the 11th century. And due to the fact that the castle is located on a mountain of volcanic origin, it offers an amazing view.

After getting to know the historical sights, you can visit the thermal pools near Mukachevo or organize tastings of homemade wines made from Transcarpathian grapes or special local dishes. And don't forget about souvenirs for family and friends and a unique Transcarpathian embroidered shirt, which you can buy at Christmas markets.

An exciting trip to Uzhhorod

Uzhgorod is a city without which it is difficult to imagine a vacation in Transcarpathia. The heart of the city is the Uzhgorod Castle. It was built in the Middle Ages by the Drugets magnates. The first mention of the Uzhhorod Castle dates back to the 10th century. Now the local history museum is located on the territory of the castle.

The program of the Christmas celebration is rich and varied, with a Transcarpathian flavor. Usually, our guests are happy to participate in the nativity scene, learn Hutsul carols and Christmas carols, taste a variety of Christmas dishes presented in the festive menu of our restaurants.

Winter entertainment and recreation for Christmas from Voivodeship

But the Carpathians are known not only for their culture, but also for their incredibly beautiful nature. The Voivodino resort offers active recreation in the Carpathians in winter.

At your disposal is a 900 m long ski track, equipped with a cable lift and with 24-hour lighting, which significantly extends the time of skiing in the evening. Nearby is a gentler track for our little guests. On it, children are happy to master the skills of downhill skiing under the supervision of experienced instructors. By the way, you can rent all equipment and ski equipment from us.

The highlight of our resort is snow tubing - riding on inflatable tubes. This fun entertainment is very popular with children. For them, the tubing track is the best recreation. What could be more fun than flying down a hill on an inflatable sled. Such a vacation is suitable for the whole family.

We also offer sledding and skating, horse riding in real wooden sleighs.

Also, do not forget to set aside time during the Christmas holidays to visit our modern one SPA center. It will be especially useful for recovery after an active day in the fresh air.

Here you can use the services of our specialists, who provide various health and beauty procedures using modern equipment and high-quality cosmetics.

The indoor SPA center is at your service in the cozy aqua zone basin, and you can also visit salt room, phytobranch, gym, sauna and bathhouse, massage rooms.

Our Transcarpathian hot dogs are in particular demand tubs, bathing in which improves blood circulation, increases immunity, exerts a therapeutic effect on the skin and joints, regulates blood pressure and improves general well-being.

To learn more about the tourist program for Christmas, contact our managers or ask the hotel administrator. He will tell you all the advantages and features of a holiday tour in Transcarpathia and help you choose the best program that will forever remain in your memory with warm memories. And also help in choosing a comfortable room with the best price ratio according to your preferences, will tell you about the conditions book your stay, promotions and special offers from the resort.