Christmas 2025 and the 1400th Day of the War: What Holidays Will Ukrainians Celebrate on December 25.

According to ТСН: On December 25, 2025 — Thursday. The 1400th Day of the War in Ukraine.

What Holiday is Tomorrow

On December 25, believers celebrate the Nativity of Christ. This holiday symbolizes humility and compassion, as the Savior was not born in luxury, but in a humble manger, amidst simplicity and silence. Christmas reminds us of the value of simple things and invites us to open our hearts to goodness and support for our neighbors. On the eve of the holiday, on Christmas Eve, the family gathers for a joint dinner after the first star has risen — the symbol of the Star of Bethlehem. The table usually holds 12 meatless dishes, with the main dish being Kutya, which symbolizes life, the memory of ancestors, and prosperity.

On December 25, the Day of Pumpkin Pie is celebrated in Ukraine and around the world. It is an unofficial, but very cozy gastronomic holiday, harmoniously fitting into the Christmas atmosphere of warmth and home peace. It comes from the USA, where pumpkin pie has become a symbol of family holidays — especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The idea of the holiday is in its simplicity: to honor home baking as a symbol of care, traditions, and shared time. The pumpkin represents prosperity, fertility, and wealth in various cultures, and the pie made from it is a combination of sweet taste, spicy aromas, and the feeling of home. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger create the same Christmas mood that is associated with warmth and tranquility.

Moreover, on December 25, the Day A’Phabet or the Day Without 'L' is celebrated. The essence of this holiday is to temporarily “wipe out” the letter “L” from the alphabet — at least in spoken language or written amusements. The name A’Phabet is an ironic form of the word Alphabet, from which the letter L has seemingly “disappeared”. This holiday originated in the English-speaking world as a Christmas joke. On this day, people play with words and view language with a smile. Christmas is a time of joy, so linguistic experimentation is very welcome here.

Christmas has always been a special holiday that unites people in the family circle and reminds us of the importance of closeness and warmth in relationships. It is a time when we can think about kindness, support, and the value of family traditions. And celebrating the Day of Pumpkin Pie adds a touch of home comfort that enhances the festive mood. Despite the challenges Ukraine faces, these traditions remain an essential part of our culture.