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

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

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We reminisce about Christmases past in our own homes.