Ukraine will go into a nationwide lockdown starting on Jan. 8 until Jan. 25, with all restaurants, cinemas, galleries, nightclubs and other venues closing for over two weeks. It’s time to prepare for the lockdown in advance and stock up on goods from local producers that can brighten up the time indoors.
By mid-December, a festive mood has usually enveloped the entire world, as people in different countries prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
But “the most wonderful time of the year” in 2020 has been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is the atmosphere far from celebratory, but also the essential holiday elements, like family gatherings and shopping for presents, can now be dangerous and require extra precautions.