"The Year"
There has been much talk about the New Year in Ukrainian society recently. To be or not to be? To celebrate or not celebrate? What is appropriate and what is not? The New Year tree on the main city square, meetups with colleagues or friends, music and all such.
But after yesterday's massive attack across Ukraine, I don't know whether there is anyone in the mood for celebration. The largest number of missiles and drones for all time were launched on Ukraine. Russia used a combination of all available long-range weapons - 122 rockets of 7 different types, 158 targets in total. The Russians shelled Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Lviv and other cities. At the moment about 33 people are dead, 16 of them here in Kyiv so far, and about 150 wounded.
I could not sleep that night and I can confirm that it was deafening and scary, so yesterday I was feeling down all day even without watching horrible footage of the consequences. Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro declared today a day of mourning for the dead. It feels like a leap of time, the Feb 24th of 2022 again.
Either way, celebrating or mourning the New Year will come anyway. So...
There is no tradition of the New Year resolutions in Ukraine. And I have no idea whether the next year will be better or worse, or when the war will end and how. I am just happy that I still have my home and my family. And I want to say a big THANK YOU for all your support! 🙏❤️ May the next year be good for you and bring you good cheer, hope, peace and prosperity.
There is a poem for New Year's Eve that resonates with my feelings. It's "The Year" written by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
| What can be said in New Year rhymes, That’s not been said a thousand times? |  |
|---|---|
 | The new years come, the old years go, We know we dream, we dream we know. |
| We rise up laughing with the light, We lie down weeping with the night. |  |
 | We hug the world until it stings, We curse it then and sigh for wings. |
| We live, we love, we woo, we wed, We wreathe our brides, we sheet our dead. |  |
 | We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear, And that’s the burden of the year. |
Take care and see you in 2024!
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I know about that attack, it has been all over our media. I don´t even know what to say other than express my hopes and wishes that 2024 will be the year when the good prevails over the evil. Stay strong and safe my friend. Hugs and greetings from Prague.
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I think you are right, if good will prevail over the evil it would mean a lot.
Thank you, dear friend, and Happy New Year!
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Зустрінемось в 2024 році. Хочу побажати
Вамвсім нам - "ДИВА", то що так сильно бажає вся країна - Перемоги💙💛!Точно, диво точно дуже потрібне.
Дякую, і з прийдешнім вас!
I've been following you since the conflict started and I want you to know that I believe we are all proud of you. I know I am.
Throughout the conflict, you have provided us with an insight into what it's like to be in the conflict. You've showed us human endurance. Not just in the resisting military (I have much respect for all of them) but also for the people who continue to live their lives.
There are bad days, but people are still living their lives. People are still trying to find joy where there is chaos.
You have shared your fears, your hopes, and your life. Thank you for this glimpse into your world.
I desperately hope that this conflict ends very soon, and want to wish you and your family for a much safer and brighter 2024!
Thank you, @gikitiki!
Blessed be ❤️
I pray for PEACE in the New Year. Thank you for keeping us informed on what is going on, I do not trust anything the media says. There is a lot of truth in the New Year's poem.
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This year is about to end and we see everyone started decorating a month ago and now all these things are looking more beautiful and we all pray that what is the next year we Prove good for all people and within this year also those who work hard day and night will be successful.
In reality new year is just another day, isn't it? Nothing special. Same shit different day springs to mind. Stay safe chill out as best you can. I hope to continue my journey with you next year.
Slava Ukraini
I wish you and everyone a peaceful year in 2024. Take care and stay safe. ❤️
Thank you so much!
Happy Holidays ☃️🎄🎉
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