Join Our Ukrainian Literature Book Club!
Date & Time: November 29th, 2024 @ 6:30pm
Book: “The Night Before Christmas” by Mykola Gogol
Language: English (if you are interested in a Ukrainian-language meeting - it will take place on November 8, 2024)
Email SVIbookclub@gmail.com to register
Welcome to the Ukrainian Literature Book Club, co-presented by the St. Volodymyr Institute and the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch! Whether you're a literature enthusiast, or simply curious about Ukrainian culture, this club offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich literary heritage of Ukraine.
During our meetings, we will engage in stimulating discussions, deepen our understanding of Ukrainian culture and history, and connect with fellow literature lovers. The meetings will also include a mini-lecture on the historical context of the book and will be surrounded by artifacts from the Ukrainian Museum of Canada Ontario Branch which will bring these stories to life and make for a truly enriching experience.
The theme for this meeting will be Ukrainian culture and more specifically the intertwined pagan and Christian traditions of Christmas. In Mykola Gogol’s “The Night Before Christmas”, Gogol intricately describes Ukrainian customs of Christmas which survived even during the repression of such traditions from the Russian Empire. Our Ukrainian language meeting will be held on Friday, November 8th at 6:30 pm at the St. Volodymyr Institute. The first English language meeting will be on Friday, November 29th at 6:30 pm.
If you're interested in attending, please respond to SVIbookclub@gmail.com. Be sure to indicate your preferred language for the discussion (English or Ukrainian) and the date/dates you will be attending. Due to space limitations, attendance is capped, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis for each meeting. So, don’t delay in securing your place! Meetings in each language will be bi-monthly. Please come to the meeting having read the books!
We hope you'll join us for this exciting new venture into the world of Ukrainian literature.
We look forward to seeing you there!