Philologist Olha Vasylieva explained how to properly greet in Ukrainian for the New Year

Correct greeting options for the New Year and Christmas

According to Главком: Philologist Olha Vasylieva explained the correct greeting options for the New Year and Christmas in the Ukrainian language, emphasizing the terms and mistakes in usage. On December 31, Ukrainians greet each other with the New Year, and it is important to know how to do this correctly.

• Correct greeting options: 'Happy New Year!' and 'Wishing you a happy new year!'.
• Instead of the phrase 'with passed', one should say 'with upcoming'.
• The term 'pre-holiday' exists only before Christmas, not before the New Year.

Olha Vasylieva noted that greeting with the pre-holiday can only be done in the context of Christian twelve-day celebrations.

“So, can you greet with the pre-holiday? Yes, but only when it comes to Christian twelve-day celebrations,” Olha Vasylieva explained.

It is essential to understand that 'to want, to strive, to have a wish – is to desire. And expressing wishes to someone – is to wish well,' she added.

Thus, knowledge of the correct formulations and terms will help Ukrainians greet each other with the New Year and Christmas without mistakes or remarks.

The importance of language norms in holiday greetings

The importance of language norms in holiday greetings emphasizes not only cultural identity but also ensures the correct perception of holiday traditions in society. Knowing and using the correct terms can promote better understanding among people, especially in the context of holidays that have deep religious and cultural roots. Thus, Olha Vasylieva's recommendations can serve as a useful guide for Ukrainians in their holiday practices.