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SALUTATION

THE TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS TIME GREETING AMONG UKRAINIANS
IS "KHRYSTOS RAZHDAYETSIA" (CHRIST IS BORN) TO WHICH
THE ANSWER IS "SLAVIM YOHO" (LET US GLORIFY HIM).
ALL UKRAINIANS GREET EACH OTHER IN THIS WAY FROM
THE RISE OF THE FIRST STAR ON CHRISTMAS EVE UNTIL
THE EVE OF THE FEAST OF JORDAN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Greetings, wishes, prayers, cards

Date learned: 10-00-1970

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