🐣 Our Ukrainian American Easter: Ukrainian Church and American Egg Hunt in Washington DC

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  • Опубліковано 8 кві 2023
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 164

  • @michellebever7729
    @michellebever7729 Рік тому

    Thank you for teaching us about Ukrainian culture. Loved watching your children hunt for Easter eggs in the yard. I pray for peace in Ukraine and around the world. ❤

  • @Ingridvieira310
    @Ingridvieira310 Рік тому +2

    What a Wonderful treat .. that You were able to Celebrate Easter in a Ukrainian Church then with your Host Family North American Style. There’s nothing more Beautiful, Fun and Pure .. than seeing all the Children on an Easter 🐣🥚 🧺 Egg Hunt. HAPPY EASTER !! 🐰💛🍃

  • @jefferyshute6641
    @jefferyshute6641 Рік тому

    Every time I watch your beautiful family, I feel blessed. Thank you. Victory and peace for Ukraine 🇺🇦!

  • @jakay4511
    @jakay4511 Рік тому +1

    Happy Easter!!! Thank you Jesus for coming to earth, to live, to die and to rise from the dead🙏 Thank you, Olena for sharing to us the way Ukrainian celebrate 🐣 Easter . 😊❤

  • @molliethorn
    @molliethorn Рік тому +11

    I love this video, Olena. Teaching us a little bit about Ukrainian culture is always so wonderful. I love the music that you put with the video too. And maybe sweetest of all is the little thank you from Daryna as she eats her chocolate egg 💕💙💛❤️

    • @WHATISUKRAINE
      @WHATISUKRAINE  Рік тому

      🐣💛💙

    • @molliethorn
      @molliethorn Рік тому +1

      @My Cancer Journey sending you all the best wishes for your treatment and recovery.❤️

  • @pokey5736
    @pokey5736 Рік тому +2

    Happy Easter, Olena and family and to all subscribers. So great to see the kids enjoying all the festivities. Taras made me laugh with the bag over his head. Safe travels and have a great time. Slava Ukraine!💙💛♥️🐰🌷🐣🌻

  • @marymargaretmoore9034
    @marymargaretmoore9034 Рік тому +2

    Happy Easter! So glad you were able to attend the Ukrainian Church, and that the little ones had fun with their egg hunt. Thank you for letting us know more about your culture.

  • @joankaralija1839
    @joankaralija1839 Рік тому +2

    Traditions are heartwarming. We used to get our baskets blessed, and then we would give the priest one of the eggs we colored. So happy you were able to enjoy in peace with your family and extended family. ☮️✌️❤️💙💛

  • @BAYBAY_316
    @BAYBAY_316 Рік тому +7

    I get down sometimes and seeing you and your family happy cheers me up.

  • @marykefalas4292
    @marykefalas4292 Рік тому

    Love seeing the joy on your children's faces. I pray next year you will be home and celebrate peace in Ukraine.

  • @JeanStAubin-nl9uo
    @JeanStAubin-nl9uo Рік тому +2

    So beautiful. Happy children. Slava Ukraini 🙏

  • @albin2232
    @albin2232 Рік тому +4

    Happy Easter! Very beautiful!
    Victory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @Sharon181818
    @Sharon181818 Рік тому +8

    Happy Easter to you and all who celebrate it... 🥚🥚🥚🥚💛💙

  • @billyholly
    @billyholly Рік тому +2

    Olena, I'm so happy to see your family safe and happy! This is a wonderful start to my day!

  • @jenniferw5087
    @jenniferw5087 Рік тому +8

    Happy Easter...what fun to celebrate both cultures. Thank you for teaching us more about the Ukrainian celebration at Easter. Daryna collecting eggs is just so cute.

  • @cindyscott54
    @cindyscott54 Рік тому +1

    Happy Easter, Gnes family❤
    live, Cindy in Orlando
    Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

  • @jameshoopes6467
    @jameshoopes6467 Рік тому +3

    You didn’t talk about it, but my Norwegian/Ukrainian girlfriend told me about the tradition of hitting Easter eggs. It was one of her favorite memories as a child. Happy Easter. ❤️🇺🇦

    • @WHATISUKRAINE
      @WHATISUKRAINE  Рік тому +1

      Oh ues, kids do it on camera after church service, to see whose egg is stronger 🤗

    • @ralphyboy25
      @ralphyboy25 Рік тому

      @@WHATISUKRAINE Hitting the eggs together is a custom in the Greek Orthodox religion as well.

  • @judyrutherford3530
    @judyrutherford3530 Рік тому +1

    Oh Olena this video is beautiful sharing your Ukrainian culture along with the American culture i remember last Easter when you shared the meaning of the Easter bread and the kids with their Easter eggs. May God continue to up lift you and your family with love and laughter. HAPPY EASTER 🐣🐥🐰❤🤗

  • @shellyb8943
    @shellyb8943 Рік тому +4

    Happy happy Easter Olena to you and your family. I'm so glad you are safe and praying for all Ukrainians. 🐇🐰

  • @woodslisa4529
    @woodslisa4529 Рік тому

    Thank you Olena for all your knowledge you share. I'm grateful. I pray for Ukraine every night. Love and Blessings from Ontario Canada

  • @harmonypaige
    @harmonypaige Рік тому +2

    Happy Easter Olena, Mr. Fine and kids! I'm so happy to see you were able to attend a Ukrainian church no matter of it was Catholic. You got to spend some time with your people and relive Ukrainian traditions for a moment ❤ so glad to see the kids so happy. What a beautiful video, I think I cry on all of them 😅 Glory to Ukraine! Happy Easter 🐣💝

  • @sarac.3259
    @sarac.3259 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for sharing more of your Ukrainian traditions, Olena. Lovely to see the children participating and having fun. Happy Easter to you all!
    Ukraine and her people are always in our hearts. 💕🐰💐

  • @lmgmcneil
    @lmgmcneil Рік тому +3

    Easter blessings ❤

  • @APlusRussian
    @APlusRussian Рік тому +4

    Happy Easter 💙💛

  • @susanstopher1727
    @susanstopher1727 Рік тому +1

    Love your spiritual comments. God is everywhere.

  • @judithmarrero2977
    @judithmarrero2977 Рік тому +3

    Happy Easter!!!!! Lovely family. Blessings!

  • @jillleblanc5126
    @jillleblanc5126 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Olena !

  • @summerrain7466
    @summerrain7466 Рік тому +2

    Happy Easter 🐇 Gnes Family! Thank you for sharing with us! I'm so happy you've been able to connect with more of your fellow country men/women.

  • @barrettzbrowning
    @barrettzbrowning Рік тому +2

    A beautiful Easter Day Olena . . Your ecumenical belief is the only way humanity can achieve peace: acceptance of all peoples’ beliefs. Or their belief in no beliefs. And in LOVE as the only way.
    We love seeing all the adults with the Ukrainian Easter baskets. As with all things Ukrainian, lovely. Thank you for sharing this day. Xo Victoria

  • @patwilkinson2182
    @patwilkinson2182 Рік тому +3

    Happy Easter Olena❤

  • @juliedavies9960
    @juliedavies9960 Рік тому

    So nice to see your children enjoying themselves. Glad you found a Ukranian service. Happy belated Easter to you and the family!

  • @songbird3094
    @songbird3094 Рік тому +1

    Happy Easter, He is Risen. ✝️🧺🐣

  • @lissahammond2249
    @lissahammond2249 Рік тому +2

    Happy Easter dear Olena and family. Such a beautiful video.

  • @donadams7712
    @donadams7712 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your Easter with us! It's always nice to learn about your customs and it was fun to watch the kids go on their easter egg hunt!
    I'm especially glad that you were able to find a Ukrainian church to celebrate Easter.

  • @kelnorton478
    @kelnorton478 Рік тому +2

    I'm a little behind on your videos but it looks like things are going well for you here in the US. I hope you have sponsorships as long as it takes to get on your feet either here of back home when the war is over. God bless and Happy Easter!

  • @dianewristen
    @dianewristen Рік тому +1

    SUCH A NCE VIDEO AND HAPPY EASTER IN AMERICA....BLESSINGS FOR ALL

  • @slshaw09
    @slshaw09 Рік тому

    I love seeing your children have these adventures. I am sorry they aren't able to have them in Ukraine...but I love to see it here too.

  • @eileenreeb3620
    @eileenreeb3620 Рік тому

    Oh Olena I have so many feelings about your Easter this year. To think how last year you were in the bomb shelter and the kids were doing their tradition of knocking the eggs together…..under those circumstances. And now they were able to celebrate in safety and security that they so greatly deserve. Even if they weren’t able to be in your own country, the smiles on their faces says it all. Happy Easter to you and your family. 😘😘😘😘😘

  • @rickyrandall9978
    @rickyrandall9978 Рік тому +2

    Happy Easter to you Olena and your family

  • @thunderLighning
    @thunderLighning Рік тому +1

    Olena, very happy to see you and your family enjoying all you are. I feel that it is well deserved for all of you. Awesome to know and see for all of you, Great care and unconditional love to all of you From all of us here from USA.❤🤍💙 = ❤'s = 💙💛

  • @aimeewhipple7540
    @aimeewhipple7540 Рік тому

    So wonderful that you found a Ukrainian church to go to for Easter!! I’m sure it seemed a little like “home” to you here in the U.S. , if only for just a short time ♥️. I love seeing all the baskets of the people at the church. They looked like they were all arranged so beautifully. Glad you were able to partake in some your traditions along with some American ones too. It makes it two times sweeter! 😉♥️🌷🐰🪺

  • @strawberryv54
    @strawberryv54 Рік тому

    Peaceful and pleasant day for everyone! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💙💛🐣

  • @susans.5738
    @susans.5738 Рік тому

    Hi Olena. I’m happy that your family had a nice Easter. Thank you for teaching us about your traditions. Daryna is so cute in her bunny shirt and it looks like she enjoyed her chocolate treat. 🐇🐣🇺🇦

  • @clalmeida67
    @clalmeida67 Рік тому

    🐣 Happy hopeful Orthodox Easter, Olena and ALL Ukraine!! ⭕🌖🌠
    Love from Portugal! "☀️
    (In Portuguese, "Páscoa" means Easter, and our Easter bread is called "folar"! 😋 )

  • @hirobn8rmtaz457
    @hirobn8rmtaz457 Рік тому +1

    Privet 👋🏼 ...

  • @DeanRamser
    @DeanRamser Рік тому +1

    Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

  • @katarinalendaric7703
    @katarinalendaric7703 Рік тому

    Sretan Uskrs! I mi u Hrvatskoj nosimo takve košarice na blagoslov u crkvu. Uvijek se obradujem kad vidim sličnost naših kultura.

  • @JG-vq6rd
    @JG-vq6rd Рік тому

    Happy Easter Olena. I love your universal outlook on God.

  • @patriciasharp1086
    @patriciasharp1086 Рік тому +1

    Happy Easter. He is Risen!

  • @mikebolin4311
    @mikebolin4311 Рік тому

    It was good to see your family at the Ukrainian church. Everybody is happy today. Slavia Ukraini 😊

  • @davefort2195
    @davefort2195 Рік тому

    Great video and I’m learning more on Ukraine watching your videos then ever. Thanks for the really nice video. 🎉

  • @cindianajones9049
    @cindianajones9049 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Olena for sharing the love. ❣❣❣

  • @rochellep1721
    @rochellep1721 Рік тому +1

    Happy Easter!!! It's wonderful to see you & your family safe & enjoying the beautiful day & (finally), some sunshine 🌞❤ 💙💛

  • @beckyeddie5992
    @beckyeddie5992 Рік тому

    Happy Easter ❤ So precious Olena!! The children are adorable 🥰 😘

  • @LauraLopez-qo7vi
    @LauraLopez-qo7vi Рік тому +3

    Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐇 to everyone specifically Darina , Taras and Katya well know as Cocodrile 🐊 dundee
    It’s a very funny movie about a crocodile 🐊 hunter but anyway
    So happy you’re enjoying with other Ukrainians living in America 🇺🇸🇺🇦🙏💙💛
    Love & hugs 🙏

  • @sunshine4sue2
    @sunshine4sue2 Рік тому

    🗽🇺🇸 Happy Easter!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇦 🌻 💙💛🫂With much Love 🙏

  • @julienmcnicoll7013
    @julienmcnicoll7013 Рік тому

    Je vais revenir écouté après le souper, je te le jure Olena. 💙💛❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Cindy-ckp1
    @Cindy-ckp1 Рік тому +1

    Easter Blessings Olena. I’m so thankful you enjoyed a safe, happy day with your family and friends!

  • @m.barrera7273
    @m.barrera7273 Рік тому

    It's so interesting that the children are talking in English now, they learn so fast! ♡

  • @benedictegaspard5867
    @benedictegaspard5867 Рік тому

    Happy Easter Olena, Seryie and Dear Children ! Beautiful Pascha

  • @annieinstramentals5356
    @annieinstramentals5356 Рік тому

    Happy Easter…I’m just getting a chance to see this video….I loved it and I love all of you.💕

  • @jeanjuarez3587
    @jeanjuarez3587 Рік тому

    Pryvit Olena and family, I hope it was a lovely Easter Day 🐰🇺🇦
    I think this might have been the first time we ever heard Taras speaking English?! “I don’t know.” His answer to the question of how many eggs he got. Much love to you all 💙💛💙💛💙💛

  • @grizzlyusa1803
    @grizzlyusa1803 Рік тому

    Happy Easter ! American style all Bunny !

  • @erikaslearningresources3
    @erikaslearningresources3 Рік тому

    Happy Easter! Beautiful way to spend the day.

  • @shellychatelain2049
    @shellychatelain2049 Рік тому

    Happy Easter Olena, Serhiy, Katya, Taras and Daryna... Much love sent your way 🐇🐰🐣... Easter egg hunts are so much fun!!!

  • @benedictegaspard5867
    @benedictegaspard5867 Рік тому +1

    May the Lord Jésus-Christ bless you and bless Ukraine ! I love all your traditions and embroidery, and it is so good to feel that you are all safe, and the children can grow as children , not as adults because of war.

  • @kitkit5515
    @kitkit5515 Рік тому

    Happy Easter to you and the family what fun for the kids and to be able to visit a Ukrainian church this Easter Sunday. What a lovely tradition to bless the baskets of bread and eggs

  • @boundarybabe444
    @boundarybabe444 Рік тому

    Hope you had a lovely Easter 🐰🐣🥚💞

  • @kittee59
    @kittee59 Рік тому

    Heartwarming ❤ Happy Easter !

  • @gregoryadair3223
    @gregoryadair3223 Рік тому

    May you every day be resurrection Olena and family. Hristos Voskresi !

  • @lizjones4994
    @lizjones4994 Рік тому

    Happy Easter
    Peace and love 🐣🥰💗

  • @jessm2913
    @jessm2913 Рік тому

    Happy Easter 🐣 ❤

  • @barbaragreene-madden1676
    @barbaragreene-madden1676 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video Olena! Happy Easter!! 🌷💐💕

  • @dianewillard2531
    @dianewillard2531 Рік тому

    Happy Easter. So glad you go to go to the Ukrainian Church. I have gone to festivals there and have always had a good time. Sorry I did not make it to the Mall yesterday. Hope you were able to meet others. Not sure how much longer you are going to be in the area, but you might want to go see the bluebells in northern Va at Bull Run Park. They are beautiful. One word of caution for your family, there is a shooting range at the park so the sound of gunfire can be heard on the trial...would not want to traumatize anyone in your family so just be aware. Another fun spot is about an hour or so away in MD......Flag Pond Beach where you can go look for shark's teeth...something that might be up your kids alley. Anyway, have fun the remainder of your time here in DC.

  • @GuitarPlayinGirlie
    @GuitarPlayinGirlie Рік тому

    Happy Easter!!!

  • @woodslisa4529
    @woodslisa4529 Рік тому

    Happy Easter ❤

  • @bluedale6563
    @bluedale6563 Рік тому

    Please Watch The Advertisements in Full to Help Support Olena and her family and their Vital work,.....Thank You

  • @conniepr
    @conniepr Рік тому +1

    Happy Easter!

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Рік тому

    Happy Easter!❤️🤗🐝

  • @larrychamel
    @larrychamel Рік тому

    Olena & Serhiy, Katya, Taras and Daryna and to your wonderful Hosts in America, I wish you all a very Safe, Healthy and Happy Easter! I hope that your Children have a fantastic Easter Holiday! 💙🙏💛

  • @COrischuk
    @COrischuk Рік тому +1

    христос воскрес 🐣

  • @kimlb4763
    @kimlb4763 Рік тому

    Happy Easter! 💕

  • @lissee2003
    @lissee2003 Рік тому

    Happy Easter!❤

  • @underthesunbabies
    @underthesunbabies Рік тому

    Happy Easter 🐣

  • @mile10000
    @mile10000 Рік тому

    Happy Easter! :)

  • @clalmeida67
    @clalmeida67 Рік тому

    🐣🐇🌻

  • @ThePetergate
    @ThePetergate Рік тому

  • @neta565
    @neta565 Рік тому

    🤗🇺🇦💙💛

  • @filinbiscaino8016
    @filinbiscaino8016 Рік тому

    🙏🙏👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @tobeobscured
    @tobeobscured Рік тому

    💗🐣🌷

  • @mariaa.rodriguezmaldonado8062

    Awwwww 🐣🥚🤗🫶🏻💖🇺🇦

  • @julienmcnicoll7013
    @julienmcnicoll7013 Рік тому +1

    C'est beau de vous voir heureux comme sa .Je suis conscient que vous devez avoir hâte de retourner a la maison, sa va arriver un jour. Sa ne peux pas rester comme ça pendant longtemps. De vous voir en sécurité et de voir les enfants s'amuser après ce que j'ai vue pendant que vous étiez en Ukraine. Je ne vous connais pas personnellement mais sa me donne les larmes aux yeux. Joyeuses Pâques Olena et monsieur va bien. Monsieur va bien et un héros. Je vais dire la vérité j'ai prier a chaque jour pour qu'il revienne en vie sans avoir été blessé physiquement mais j'espère que mentalement il va bien. Sa pas dû être facile pour lui aussi. Rester positif et surtout ne te fait pas de reproche Olena, tu a pris la bonne décision. Une dernière chose à dire, le monde entier vous aimes pour toujours et moi aussi. Vous êtes dans mon coeur pour toujours. 🙂💙💛❤❤❤❤❤🫶🙏🏻🤞🤞✌️👋👋👋👋👋👍

  • @kikimara5003
    @kikimara5003 Рік тому +2

    real ukrainians are now fighting for your country , and you are celebrating easter !!! shame on you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! slava ukraine

    • @molliethorn
      @molliethorn Рік тому +3

      Sending you love and a hug. 🤗💙💛We need to appreciate the joy when it comes.

    • @kikimara5003
      @kikimara5003 Рік тому

      @@molliethorn real Ukrainians are in their country, even friends from Belgium are fighting in your country !! but she prefers to sell show in usa !! shame

    • @teller1290
      @teller1290 Рік тому +1

      Yeh, I guess she could just dump her kids in an orphanage...one that handles Asperger's, perhaps? And, of course, those in Ukraine are also celebrating Easter, per their faith.

    • @strawberryv54
      @strawberryv54 Рік тому +4

      Guess where her husband was last Easter. I'm no Christian, but I don't judge people's choices. Give it a try. Have the kinda day you deserve.

    • @pokey5736
      @pokey5736 Рік тому +3

      People are celebrating Easter all over the world even in places of war
      This is the most holy day of the year and we should never let evil prevent us from celebrating hope and love. Try not to pass judgment unless you have walked in someone else's shoes.

  • @hwinny2
    @hwinny2 Рік тому

    Happy Easter!!!

  • @ckcnj9175
    @ckcnj9175 Рік тому

    Happy Easter!

  • @teakay8774
    @teakay8774 Рік тому

    Happy Easter!