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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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8 delicious recipes for kutia (sweet grain pudding)

Kutia or kutya is a special sweet grain dish that is first served at the Ukrainian Christmas Eve Supper (Sviata Vecheria or Svyata Vecherya in Ukrainian).

Kutia is not only a delicious dish loved by many but also a symbol of good harvest and abundance for the whole next year.

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