WHIPPANY, N.J. – The twenty-ninth annual “Yalynka” of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) was held on January 26 at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey. This event brings together many generations of UAYA families and community members in a joyous holiday celebration. The program was prepared by the educators and youth of the Whippany chapter of the UAYA. Six different age groups of youth (ages 4-17) performed carols, Christmas greetings and traditional Ukrainian nativity plays. A delicious lunch was prepared by parents of the chapter. The event culminated with a visit by St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker who distributed candy to the children.
– Chrystina A. Dolyniuk
