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==== Ukraine ====
In Ukraine, ''Sviatyi Vechir'' ({{lang-uk|Святий Вечір}}, Holy Evening) is traditionally celebrated with
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.
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