You ask -- what is Malanka? For a detailed explanation with lots of colorful photos, click here, In short: it is a folk celebration that takes place on New Year's Eve, the feast of St. Melania. It features the same traditional foods as for Christmas Eve, plus lots of neighborhood caroling, in costume.

Що таке Маланка? Про Маланку прочитайте докладно ось тут. Коротко, це Щедрий Вечір або свято святої Меланії що відбувається в надвечір'я Нового Року, 31 грудня за новим календарем (13 січня за юліанським). Тут обрядова вечеря, колядування, і новорічна маскарада.

Arrive 6pm for socializing, dinner - family style - will begin at 6:45-7pm. We will serve authentic Ukrainian cuisine! Entertainment during dinner, followed by Torte Buffet (wow!) Be prepared for a sing-a-long and wear your dancing shoes! Wine by the glass will be offered for a suggested donation. Find treasures and guilty pleasures at our silent auction.

Now is the time to renew your membership: please click here to pay dues. Membership dues help support our organization's operating costs, and subsidize our other social events throughout the year.

Due to limited capacity, please buy your tickets early to reserve your seat!

Ticket sale extended to January 14th @11:00 PM.

When purchasing your tickets, please be aware that GiveButter includes optional tips (these tips do not go to UCAO):

Please note: it is the venue's policy that no outside alcohol is permitted.

Malanka 2026

By Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio Inc

Malanka 2026

Щедрий Вечір, Добрий Вечір!