Christmas in Ukraine is a special supper, called "Sviata Vecherya" (Holy Supper). Kutia (sweet grain pudding) is traditionally served at the Ukrainian Christmas dinner table. It is often the first dish in the traditional twelve-dish Christmas Eve supper (also known as "Svyaty Vechir") and is rarely served at other times of the year. At the end of the Holy Evening the family often sings Ukrainian Christmas carols. In many communities the ancient Ukrainian tradition of caroling is carried on by groups of young people and members of organizations and churches calling at homes and collecting donations. The Ukrainian song "Shchedryk" became the basis
Christmas in Ireland mince pies with equally rich sauces such as brandy butter. On Christmas Eve fish is traditionally eaten as a form of fasting before Christmas. Christmas celebrations in Ireland are finished on the 6th of January, variously known as Women's Christmas (Nollaig na mBan), Little Christmas or Epiphany, with people taking down their Christmas decorations. Popular television adverts through the years were An Post with Walking in the air, Jacob's Biscuits with Jingle Bells, Dunnes Stores, RTE Guide, Guinness and many more were popular on our screens through the years. Christmas in Ireland Christmas in Ireland is the largest celebration of