Story of Barvinskyi
by Victor Pylypyshyn on January 26th, 2023
In Ukraine, there is an ancient tradition of weaving a periwinkle (in ukr. barvinok) wreath for the bride at her wedding (it is an evergreen climbing plant that blooms with pale blue flowers in spring). Such a periwinkle wreath was a talisman, protecting against the "evil eye," envy, disease, and other evil forces. The fate of one Ukrainian family living in the Ternopil region, the Barvinskyi fami... Read More
