Olena Shoptenko showcased family Christmas in Austria and fulfilled her son's dream.

According to ТСН: Ukrainian dancer Olena Shoptenko shared details of celebrating Christmas in her family.

Christmas celebration in Austria

Olena along with her 7-year-old son Olexiy celebrates this important holiday in Austria, where they live. The family adheres to traditions: setting the table with special dishes, the main one being kutia, lighting candles, and wearing embroidered shirts.

Local traditions

Living in Austria, Olena adopted the tradition of lighting Christmas tree lights to the carol 'Silent night'.

Presents for her son

The dancer did not forget to delight her son with presents for Christmas. Olexiy dreamed of an autograph from Ukrainian football player Artem Dovbyk. Olena fulfilled his wish and gifted him a shirt signed by the athlete, making the boy incredibly happy.

'I can't help but share the incredible moment of childhood joy, for which it is worth living. In his letter to Saint Nicholas, Olexiy wrote that he wanted to receive an autograph from the extraordinary Artem Dovbyk. On Christmas, dreams come true.'

Lilya Rebrik's Christmas

At the same time, host and actress Lilya Rebrik this year celebrated Christmas separately from her family and explained the reasons for this decision.

Olena Shoptenko's festive reflections on the importance of traditions and family values take place against the backdrop of celebrations in different countries. Christmas for many Ukrainians is a time of unity, love, and memories that remind them of family traditions, regardless of where they celebrate.