According to an old Ukrainian tradition on Christmas Eve on January 6 at the table should be 12 dishes. What to cook for Svyatvecher?
Christmas - one of the most magical and beloved holy day for Christians. January 6 the whole family gathers for a festive family dinner, and hear the birth of the miracle and magic. In Ukraine, the evening before Christmas is called the Holy Ghost, the Holy Supper, Svyatvecherom, Bhagat's Supper, Eve of the Nativity of Christ.
By long tradition in Svyatvecher be 12 ceremonial dishes - the number of the apostles. From time immemorial, our ancestors did not eat that day, in the evening sat at the table when the first star appears in the sky. January 6 ends Christmas post,all the dishes that should be on the table - fasting.
Lean, but a generous dinner presented the main fruits of last year's harvest from the field, garden - cereals, vegetables, fruit, honey, mushrooms, legumes, and fish.
That the tradition should be on the table at Svyatvecher:
- Kutya (step by step recipe kuti you learn here).
- Borsch or kapustnyak.
- Fried mushrooms.
- Potato dumplings.
- Meatless cabbage rolls with millet.
- Fish - salted or fried.
- Vinaigrette or any vegetables - boiled, pickled.
- Fish in aspic.
- Braised cabbage.
- Beans.
- Uzvar.
- Meatless dumplings or bread.
In addition to traditional 12 dishes on the table on Svyatvecher should be:
1. Candle - a symbol of light and unity with the Lord.
2. Garlic in every corner of the table - protection from evil forces.
3. Salt - a symbol of taste sensation of life.
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