Christmas buffet - find the magic in the armor

One of the most important, most bright, warm and good Christian holidays is Christmas. The celebration, called the word, which heralds something new, joyful, is considered family. According to the teachings of the Church, Christmas always symbolizes the celebration of reconciliation of man with God. Celebrates Christmas according to the Julian calendar on January 7.

The night before Christmas, called eve, on this day it is customary to arrange a hearty family dinner. This involves all family members. Together they decorate the house and enjoy a Christmas buffet of traditional holiday dishes.

In ancient times, villagers not only covered the Christmas table with white starched tablecloth, but also spread a little straw, in memory of the manger, in which dwelt the newborn Christ.

One of the most pleasant holiday decorations were candles - they were established not only over the mantelpiece, but also on a Christmas tree, a Christmas buffet. In our time, the feast of the Nativity of Christ is not without its warmth and light. Every year decorating the Christmas table and tree candles, we make wonderful ancient rite. Our ancestors, the Gentiles, believed that the flame of one candle can protect the walls of the house from the evil deeds of the spirits.

Special solemnity bring on the Christmas buffet special wreath woven from dried grass, pine needles, candles and ribbons. By itself, the wreath symbolizes the wheel of our life. Which has no beginning and no end. Christmas wreaths can be hung up and put anywhere, you can do it yourself, and you can buy in floral beauty.

According to the rules of the Orthodox Church, Christmas should be preceded by lent, which lasts 40 days (28 November to 6 January). On the evening of January 6, do not sit down until the first star appears. After appearing on sky one was allowed to eat "sochivo".

Food for the Christmas table set can vary, but necessarily the Christmas goose (duck, Turkey, chicken, fish). One such dish will symbolize the unity of the whole family.

Kutya "rich".

Purified wheat - 200 g
Mac - 150 g
Peeled nuts - 50g
Raisins - 50 g
Vanilla sugar
Honey

Loop wheat, rinse it and fill with water. Cook. Mac brew with boiling water and will hold fire until such time as the Mac will not RUB with your fingers. Will attedit Mac and mince. Then mix it with wheat and add chopped nuts, raisins, honey and sugar. Place in a dish and serve porridge cooled.

Carols

To test carols rent rye and wheat, 2 cups flour, 1 Cup milk and sepatuku salt. Knead the dough and let it stand for 20-30 minutes. Don't forget to cover up with a towel or cloth, otherwise the dough will obsetrics. Roll out the dough into a rope and cut into equal shares. Roll into balls and roll out of these thin bread, give them an oval shape. Put stuffing inside and desipite edge. The filling can be any, usually made of berries. Baked Christmas carols at a temperature of 200-220 degrees. Cooked hot carols now spread melted butter.

Merry Christmas!

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