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Kutia for Christmas, why is it prepared for the winter holidays – Various
Kutia – why it is prepared for winter holidays and not only, the recipe for the correct kutia
According to many sources, the name “kutia” comes from the Greek “koukia” or “kukkia”, which translates as “boiled grain” and it is not for nothing that the basis of kutia is grain.
Kutya, or rather different kuti, is prepared during the winter holidays, and memorial kutya is prepared regardless of the season.
- On Holy Eve, December 24, a rich kutya is prepared. This is a Kutya song with many components.
- A generous kutya is prepared before the New Year. It can already be frugal, with the addition of butter, cream or milk.
- On the eve of Epiphany, hungry kutia is prepared, mainly from grain and sweeteners.
- The black kutya is preparing for the wake.
Why kutya on Christmas
Kutia has a symbolic meaning, the function of kutia as a ritual dish is commemorative. This is how we remember our dead ancestors. Accordingly, they are on…
