Ukrainians at Christmas

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NPR's Ari Shapiro visits a border crossing between Poland and Ukraine to chronicle the journeys of Ukrainians returning to their homeland. 

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Ukrainian cookbook writer Olia Hercules reflects on why it's important to mark this festive season, and the traditional dishes she’ll be serving at the Christmas table in London this year. Ruth Alexander speaks to Olia and her Russian born friend and fellow food writer, Alissa Ti ... Show More

Lynne and Glen discuss the nature of Christmas in Australia and how it contrasts to the Christmas experienced overseas. 

Even in the west of Ukraine, far from the Russian invasion, people are on edge and preparing to help in their own way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy 

Italians love Christmas! I want to tell you briefly how the Christmas holidays are dealt with in the various Italian regions! 

More than 4.5 million Ukrainians have left their country since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. While many hope to return to Ukraine, they don't know when it will be safe to do so. As the war shows no sign of stopping, some refugees are beginning to integrate into life in th ... Show More

We reminisce about Christmases past in our own homes.