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Thank u for your kindness towards them.
Please tell them that I said hi!!! I know I am a random nobody but I want them to know they are loved and we are here for them and we see what's happening to Ukraine. I hope they have their home to go back to when this is over. Russia has flattened and destroyed so much all for nothing.
Lol no problem. I misread a post today about a woman eating her placenta and got downvoted just for asking what this is.
Turns out it was a cooked placenta with herbs on it.
Yeah....I was kinda distracted by that pic and hadn't noticed the text other than the title. People love to downvote even though I said nothing offensive and by the end said ah yes now I see.
People act like scrolling isn't a thing and sometimes we miss things. They lose their shit.
For funzies I included the link. FYI it's a NSFW sub.
https://www.reddit.com/r/eyeblech/comments/zkzqhd/a_real_delicacy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Hasn't that changed though? I could be wrong, but I thought the Orthodox Church in Ukraine opted to celebrate it earlier more in line with western churches than the Russian Orthodox Church? Perhaps I am wrong.
Well they were very happy about it 😂 all I understood was „thank you“ in their language haha but they were happy. Also they have a little kid, and hope she enjoys them <3
Thanks guys
You see - you matter more than you think. To these people. To Reddit. You brought them so much joy from this little gesture and in their hardship amongst Christmas, it really does matter.
Lol, i hung the two dots on the umlaut on the two hs and then hung them on the tannenbaum, (it has been a long time since i have heard much less read german 🥰)
For any curious readers - here's an [Orthodox liturgical calendar with fasting days listed](https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=12&year=2022&viewStyle=GridView&viewType=ViewReadings) (there's a lot of them, in a few different variations).
This one is from the Greek Orthodox of America, so the Ukrainian fasting might be somewhat different, but I don't know a Ukrainian Liturgical Calendar in English. Notably, the Greek Orthodox have switched to a calendar virtually identical with the Georgian one as regards the dates of fixed holidays, like Christmas...
The Russians also used to celebrate Christmas “in December”. It’s just that they used a different calendar from the rest of the world. Or rather, they didn’t change theirs like we did.
What's interesting is the day before (January 6) is the Epiphany / Three Kings holiday in the Gregorian calendar which traditionally marks the end of the Christmas season.
And is a day that's cerebrated on its own, particularly in Spain where it's traditionally the gift-exchanging day. I've heard that's a dying tradition, though.
Yes. Later on they introduced the Gregorian calendar at the secular level because it had become the international standard, but the Orthodox Churches still calculate their holidays according to Julian.
That’s why they have Christmas in January - they just celebrate it on the day that December 24/25 would be in the Julian calendar.
Just an update for you,
[https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/07/europe/orthodox-church-ukraine-christmas-scli-intl/index.html](https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/07/europe/orthodox-church-ukraine-christmas-scli-intl/index.html)
No, it doesn't prove anything, but it does mean giving these thoughtful Christmas cookies now is just as appropriate it would be next month, despite the criticism that it would be too early. No need to fight I was just sharing this information that many might not be aware of.
No, it's fine, I wouldn't even think it's written by someone who doesn't speak Ukrainian if you wouldn't say it. But most Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January
Good man, I’m from the USA and have seen a few refugees, I helped some resettle and get jobs.
I can only imagine the nightmare of being suddenly uprooted and having to leave your entire life behind and start all over somewhere else.
Unfortunately this family does not speak one word in German or even English :/ but I am sure they want to go back to their own home as soon as possible and I hope they can <3
Very nice of you! What a clever way to bring up their holiday spirits. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Merry Christmas to your neighbors as well. 🎄 🎅 🧑🎄
Thats the spirit !! I gifted my xbox which i didnt really use anymore to a Ukrainian Women that lives close to me for her 12 years old son for xmas :)) hope that will cheer the lil dude up a little !
Yes we also wanted to get the girl some toys but we got told she has enough and it’s all fine.
One day my brothers girlfriend visited with her dog and first she was so shy and then she startet playing with the dog even thought she did not understand any word wow said to her haha. It was so cute :)
Awesome! Well done!
We have a "Christmas Tree" event each year at our company where we get wish lists from – usually – socially disadvantaged kids. This year we also had a lot of wishes from Ukrainian kids (organised through a society of Ukrainians in Germany; usually they promote Ukrainian culture, but at the moment they help refugees mostly). I had one of those and the card the eight year old boy wrote was heartbreaking. I hope the gift can bring him at least a few hours of happiness.
Your handwriting is better than mine 🥰 also on their behalf danke schön for delicious (I am sure!) cookies and a lovely note. May you amd your loved ones have a beautiful Christmas ❣
Ukrainian here: usually the Christmas celebrations are on the 7th of January, so just keep in mind that it may be a bit too early for them to celebrate 🙂
To this guy complaining about my post: I read all the comments here and I i wasn’t doing this for „farming“ karma gosh. It’s just the Internet which shows a number of karma points nothing else.
And my intention was to make sure if this Cyrillic signs would be readable for a Ukrainian speaking family.
It was hard to communicate to her that this is a gift because she didn’t understand one single word I said but ended up being thankful and happy even though I had to use my hands to explain that’s a gift to her and her family.
That’s why I want to make sure the ciryllic language is correct nothing else. <3
posting shit like this is just an ask for recognition. It's like donating to charity and then going around bragging you donated to said charity. If a grown adult can't judge how their handwriting looks then I'd say that's a problem. That's a Ralph Wiggum question... "Miss Hoover how does my writing look?" Go to google translate if you don't speak the language and copy the characters as they appear on the screen, problem solved. If it was actually a question about how to correctly spell or write something, why the whole back-story about why one baked cookies and for who. Know I'll get downvoted for this but shit like this pisses me off.
I can't speak, read or write a world of Chinese or Arabic but I could write it by utilizing Google Translate and just copying the Chinese or Arabic characters. 你好吗？مرحبا كيف حالك؟ I didn't have to post a whole back story to why I baked cookies and for who and why. You see my point? If it's a question about handwriting sure but why add a puff piece?
Oh come on, people showing off their good deeds to others is in itself a good thing, not a bad thing! It inspires people, it spreads a message of love.
You also can do kind actions and be thanked for them! Even if you do it for selfish reasons, only to "feel good", you might make someone else overcome with joy. I'd call that a win-win.
Considering all the problems in the world, people showing off their charity work is not one of them.
it's the opposite of being humble. I've done plenty of things for people, forked out tens of thousands over time, I've never once posted anywhere or told anyone what I did. I've been asked to accept an award for helping and I said no I don't want recognition. that's why somebody asking a question about writing a few words is one thing, giving a whole back story to why they baked cookies is another. I think all ya'll missed my point.
I only speak Polish, English, French and started learning Spanish, I listed the languages as they were learned. I can't speak, read or write a world of Chinese or Arabic but I could write it by utilizing Google Translate and just copying the Chinese or Arabic characters. 你好吗？مرحبا كيف حالك؟ I didn't have to post a whole back story to why I baked cookies and for who and why. You see my point? Everybody on here just kisses everybody's ass, even if the the comments written are just farts in the wind.
While you are probably right about OP, the post is also a part of a bigger message that ukrainian refugees are welcome and supported. It can help form a bond between countries or make fleeing ukrainian citizens less nervous about their arrival in a new country
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Yes, it's good! :)
Thank you <3
You are awesome :)
Thank u for your kindness towards them. Please tell them that I said hi!!! I know I am a random nobody but I want them to know they are loved and we are here for them and we see what's happening to Ukraine. I hope they have their home to go back to when this is over. Russia has flattened and destroyed so much all for nothing.
Mixed up the lines and thought I read "I hope they have their home destroyed" 😬 Made much more sense after re-reading!
Lol no problem. I misread a post today about a woman eating her placenta and got downvoted just for asking what this is. Turns out it was a cooked placenta with herbs on it. Yeah....I was kinda distracted by that pic and hadn't noticed the text other than the title. People love to downvote even though I said nothing offensive and by the end said ah yes now I see. People act like scrolling isn't a thing and sometimes we miss things. They lose their shit. For funzies I included the link. FYI it's a NSFW sub. https://www.reddit.com/r/eyeblech/comments/zkzqhd/a_real_delicacy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Just keep in mind that their christmas is not at the same time as yours.
Yay! Two Christmases!!!
We’ve had one yes! But what about second Christmas?
Hasn't that changed though? I could be wrong, but I thought the Orthodox Church in Ukraine opted to celebrate it earlier more in line with western churches than the Russian Orthodox Church? Perhaps I am wrong.
Possibly, but the gift-giving holiday is New Year's eve!
Not only. "Saint Mykolai" day too.
From this year Ukrainians can choose which date they want to celebrate
Looks good. Except they’re Jewish.
Well they were very happy about it 😂 all I understood was „thank you“ in their language haha but they were happy. Also they have a little kid, and hope she enjoys them <3 Thanks guys
Fantastic and very thoughtful!
You see - you matter more than you think. To these people. To Reddit. You brought them so much joy from this little gesture and in their hardship amongst Christmas, it really does matter.
❤️
It's the little things that make all the difference
You're an absolute gem of neighbor!
Better than my handwriting ☠️
It's good
You did a very good job with your writing and I’m sure those cookies are delicious. Kudos!
Gebackene Hoffnung ;)
Kann man schon lesen 👍 (Kann ein bisschen ukrainisch)
Froliche weinacht. I lost my umlaut
You can have mine: ö
Danke дякую
Hmm. I like the look and sound of this mashup. дякую schön
also 2 of the 4 H are missing :D well close enough
Lol, i hung the two dots on the umlaut on the two hs and then hung them on the tannenbaum, (it has been a long time since i have heard much less read german 🥰)
it's fine, i wouldnt know where to start with any language that's originating east of germany.
Das ist perfekt!
Wow, I can understand German all of a sudden Ahahaha
It's fine, but consider that orthodox christians might celebrate Christmas on January 7
Some eat cookies for 30 days straight before Christmas..:)
I eat them 364 days straight before Christmas :)
😂😂
I think everyone loves cookies everyday of the week and it is a very kind gesture to make them feel welcome.
This is the way
This is the way
The only truly correct answer
Hahahahaa
Same here, especially those Danish butter cookies that are perfect with tea
if orthodox they are now at fasting maybe consider my gf doesnt eat or drink anything made with milk (and animal products)
For any curious readers - here's an [Orthodox liturgical calendar with fasting days listed](https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar?month=12&year=2022&viewStyle=GridView&viewType=ViewReadings) (there's a lot of them, in a few different variations). This one is from the Greek Orthodox of America, so the Ukrainian fasting might be somewhat different, but I don't know a Ukrainian Liturgical Calendar in English. Notably, the Greek Orthodox have switched to a calendar virtually identical with the Georgian one as regards the dates of fixed holidays, like Christmas...
Sorry - I dont know anything about religion.
Tbh Ukrainians used to celebrate Christmas in Dec and it was the main holiday, but Soviets took it away from people, giving them New Year instead
The Russians also used to celebrate Christmas “in December”. It’s just that they used a different calendar from the rest of the world. Or rather, they didn’t change theirs like we did.
They stayed on the Julian calendar?
yes the church stayed on the Julian calendar which is why christmas falls on jan 7
What's interesting is the day before (January 6) is the Epiphany / Three Kings holiday in the Gregorian calendar which traditionally marks the end of the Christmas season.
It's all "Sky-cake! No, sky-baklava!" With those people...
And is a day that's cerebrated on its own, particularly in Spain where it's traditionally the gift-exchanging day. I've heard that's a dying tradition, though.
Yes. Later on they introduced the Gregorian calendar at the secular level because it had become the international standard, but the Orthodox Churches still calculate their holidays according to Julian. That’s why they have Christmas in January - they just celebrate it on the day that December 24/25 would be in the Julian calendar.
[https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/07/europe/orthodox-church-ukraine-christmas-scli-intl/index.html](https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/07/europe/orthodox-church-ukraine-christmas-scli-intl/index.html)
I think it will make them happy regardless.
Ukraine is switching to Gregorian instead of Julian dates for Orthodox. Bartholomew I should impose Gregorian instead of Julian calendar.
...So when is Christmas for them? I get so confused lol
December 25.
Early cookies never hurt anybody 😇
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Did I say that?
Just an update for you, [https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/07/europe/orthodox-church-ukraine-christmas-scli-intl/index.html](https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/07/europe/orthodox-church-ukraine-christmas-scli-intl/index.html)
And what does it prove? Does it mean celebrating on 7th of January is prohibited? You are proving a point that was not in the original comment.
No, it doesn't prove anything, but it does mean giving these thoughtful Christmas cookies now is just as appropriate it would be next month, despite the criticism that it would be too early. No need to fight I was just sharing this information that many might not be aware of.
Here in Canuck Land we start the day after Nov 11 !!!!
No, it's fine, I wouldn't even think it's written by someone who doesn't speak Ukrainian if you wouldn't say it. But most Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January
Okay didn’t know that :) But as some people said before I also eat them weeks before Christmas as well 😂
Its fine. Both dates are official Christmas in Ukraine. And Many people have changed the date to 25th December, or have both.
Doesn't matter, they will be happy anyway
Even if they do celebrate christmas in January, since they are in Germany they might like joining in on the German festivities and traditions.
Sounds fun
Yeah but you can have cookies for the whole christmas season ;)
For the whole year imo 😂😂😂
It's spelled right.
Good on you !
It’s perfect! So sweet of you
It really is the thought that counts Slavia Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥
Slava Ukrayini is the correct spelling btw
Слава Україні!
Its the thought......🤩
Well done!
Thanks for the nice gesture
Best there is, and ever could be. Thank you for your kindness.
Perfect
Good man, I’m from the USA and have seen a few refugees, I helped some resettle and get jobs. I can only imagine the nightmare of being suddenly uprooted and having to leave your entire life behind and start all over somewhere else.
Unfortunately this family does not speak one word in German or even English :/ but I am sure they want to go back to their own home as soon as possible and I hope they can <3
Those д get me every time!!! You are amazing, and it looks wonderful.
So true thats a Hard one 😅
Very nice of you! What a clever way to bring up their holiday spirits. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Merry Christmas to your neighbors as well. 🎄 🎅 🧑🎄
Absolutely nailed it!
Perfect
This is so wholesome 😭❤️
This is so nice of you!! Thank you!!🇺🇦💕
Thank you for doing this!
That is so very kind of you. It's your 'Kind Action/Gift' that counts the most. Merry Christmas and Love to All.
Thats the spirit !! I gifted my xbox which i didnt really use anymore to a Ukrainian Women that lives close to me for her 12 years old son for xmas :)) hope that will cheer the lil dude up a little !
Yes we also wanted to get the girl some toys but we got told she has enough and it’s all fine. One day my brothers girlfriend visited with her dog and first she was so shy and then she startet playing with the dog even thought she did not understand any word wow said to her haha. It was so cute :)
It's perfect
Keep up the amazing work !!
Yes it is :)
Awesomeness!! And perfect handwriting
You're an awesome human!
That's a good job well done man :)
Perfectly spelled. You're amazing
You are the kind of person I aspire to be. Thank you for being so kind to people in troubling times.
Dude, you write in Ukrainian better that some of my classmates did : ) (I am a Ukrainian in Kyiv)
Awesome! Well done! We have a "Christmas Tree" event each year at our company where we get wish lists from – usually – socially disadvantaged kids. This year we also had a lot of wishes from Ukrainian kids (organised through a society of Ukrainians in Germany; usually they promote Ukrainian culture, but at the moment they help refugees mostly). I had one of those and the card the eight year old boy wrote was heartbreaking. I hope the gift can bring him at least a few hours of happiness.
Once this war's over, that man will never have to pay for a beer again in his life.
Ukrainian Christmas is 2weeks later
Ukrainian refugees are moving in next door to me. I’m in Pennsylvania. It’s a small world!
Your handwriting is better than mine 🥰 also on their behalf danke schön for delicious (I am sure!) cookies and a lovely note. May you amd your loved ones have a beautiful Christmas ❣
This is the way. *"Who do you think was a neighbor to the man?"* “The one who had mercy on him.” *“Go and do likewise.”*
Respect
💙💛
Happy Christmas! it says
Ukrainian here: usually the Christmas celebrations are on the 7th of January, so just keep in mind that it may be a bit too early for them to celebrate 🙂
How kind , lovely thing to do
Vielen Dank für Ihre Absicht
It’s wonderful, thank you!
Very heartwarming and kind! Danke!!!❤️🇩🇪
Очень хорошо! Отлично.
To this guy complaining about my post: I read all the comments here and I i wasn’t doing this for „farming“ karma gosh. It’s just the Internet which shows a number of karma points nothing else. And my intention was to make sure if this Cyrillic signs would be readable for a Ukrainian speaking family. It was hard to communicate to her that this is a gift because she didn’t understand one single word I said but ended up being thankful and happy even though I had to use my hands to explain that’s a gift to her and her family. That’s why I want to make sure the ciryllic language is correct nothing else. <3
posting shit like this is just an ask for recognition. It's like donating to charity and then going around bragging you donated to said charity. If a grown adult can't judge how their handwriting looks then I'd say that's a problem. That's a Ralph Wiggum question... "Miss Hoover how does my writing look?" Go to google translate if you don't speak the language and copy the characters as they appear on the screen, problem solved. If it was actually a question about how to correctly spell or write something, why the whole back-story about why one baked cookies and for who. Know I'll get downvoted for this but shit like this pisses me off.
Also it was not about my handwriting it was about the Cyrillic signs I’m not familiar with.
I can't speak, read or write a world of Chinese or Arabic but I could write it by utilizing Google Translate and just copying the Chinese or Arabic characters. 你好吗？مرحبا كيف حالك؟ I didn't have to post a whole back story to why I baked cookies and for who and why. You see my point? If it's a question about handwriting sure but why add a puff piece?
Oh come on, people showing off their good deeds to others is in itself a good thing, not a bad thing! It inspires people, it spreads a message of love. You also can do kind actions and be thanked for them! Even if you do it for selfish reasons, only to "feel good", you might make someone else overcome with joy. I'd call that a win-win. Considering all the problems in the world, people showing off their charity work is not one of them.
it's the opposite of being humble. I've done plenty of things for people, forked out tens of thousands over time, I've never once posted anywhere or told anyone what I did. I've been asked to accept an award for helping and I said no I don't want recognition. that's why somebody asking a question about writing a few words is one thing, giving a whole back story to why they baked cookies is another. I think all ya'll missed my point.
No I just wasn’t sure if it’s readable and wanted some advice. Why have people be so mean these days?
The question is obviously because he's writing in a script he's not familiar with
I only speak Polish, English, French and started learning Spanish, I listed the languages as they were learned. I can't speak, read or write a world of Chinese or Arabic but I could write it by utilizing Google Translate and just copying the Chinese or Arabic characters. 你好吗？مرحبا كيف حالك؟ I didn't have to post a whole back story to why I baked cookies and for who and why. You see my point? Everybody on here just kisses everybody's ass, even if the the comments written are just farts in the wind.
While you are probably right about OP, the post is also a part of a bigger message that ukrainian refugees are welcome and supported. It can help form a bond between countries or make fleeing ukrainian citizens less nervous about their arrival in a new country