ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Malanka

Hello dear! Have you ever heard of Malanka? It's a special celebration that some people in Ukraine and other parts of Eastern Europe like to have. Let me explain it to you like you're five.

Malanka is a holiday that people celebrate in a few different countries in Eastern Europe. It's usually on January 14th, which is the day before the big Christian holiday called Epiphany. But in some places, people celebrate Malanka on different days.

On Malanka, people like to dress up in costumes and go from house to house singing songs and playing games. It's kind of like Halloween, but not as scary. Kids and adults both enjoy dressing up in funny costumes and having fun with their friends and family.

One of the most important parts of Malanka is the food. People like to make special dishes like potato pancakes, sausage, and other yummy things to share with everyone. They also like to drink special drinks like honey vodka, which is made with honey and vodka.

Some places have big Malanka parades where people dress up in costumes and dance through the streets. It's really fun to watch! And at the end of the night, everyone goes home tired but happy.

So that's Malanka in a nutshell, dear. It's a really fun holiday where people dress up in costumes, sing songs, and eat yummy food. Hope you liked learning about it!