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Kutya: delving into the cultural significance of Ukrainian Christmas dish

 

Ukrainians always prepare very seriously for Christmas. Among thousands of household and personal matters, the most critical celebration component is a family feast because Christmas Eve gathers the whole family around a common table, even if family members have to travel great distances. Consequently, preparing for the Christmas feast demands considerable...

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Ukrainian Christmas kutia with raisins, poppy seeds, and nuts

Kutia (kutya) is a traditional Ukrainian dish, a sweet grain pudding that is served on Christmas Eve dinner (also known as Svyata Vecherya). Kutia symbolizes fertility and abundance, and it is believed that good luck will come to every home where it is served. The richer in taste kutia is, the more successful and...

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