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Ukrainian Christmas: Festive traditions and delicious dishes!
The article highlights Ukrainian and Georgian Christmas customs and dishes, including the traditional kutya.
Ukrainian Christmas: Festive traditions and delicious dishes!
Christmas in Ukraine and Georgia is a celebration full of traditions and culinary delights. On December 26, 2025, the people of Cologne can look forward to a special journey into the flavors of these two countries. The focus is on the controversial premises and delicious recipes that are deeply rooted in the respective culture.
The festive occasions in Ukraine are characterized by the tradition of holding a large family celebration for Christmas on January 7th. Unlike many other countries where December is the date of Christmas, Ukrainians have moved their celebrations to early January, however, the Ukrainian Parliament has decided to move the celebration to December 25th according to the Orthodox Church's new calendar. Despite these changes, Ukraine's food culture is still lived with full intensity during this time butenunbinnen.de reported.
The twelve courses of tradition
Traditionally in Ukraine, twelve courses are served at Christmas, representing the twelve apostles. These are fasting dishes because many people fast before Christmas. The festive table is much more than just a meal; it symbolizes prosperity, family cohesion and gratitude to God. This year, despite all the difficulties in their country, Ukrainians will not lose sight of this tradition. An essential dish on Christmas Eve isKutya, which consists of wheat grains, walnuts, raisins and honey. The preparation is simple and can also be adjusted variably: In addition to the main ingredients, dried fruits such as apricots or dates can be added kinderweltreise.de explained.
To create a perfect kutja, 250 g of cooked wheat grains are needed, supplemented with 150 g of raisins, 200 g of poppy seeds and 150 g of chopped walnuts. The whole thing is sweetened with 50 g of honey and reflects the sweetness of the Word of God. Poppy symbolizes the suffering of Christ, while wheat represents purity and eternal life.
The culinary diversity
In addition to Kutja, there are also canvas dishes, such asBorscht, on the table. This red soup not only has great taste, but also a deeper symbolic meaning. It, on the other hand, commemorates the blood and suffering of the Bethlehem children and stands for the hope and redemption of the people. nenka.info summarizes that in addition to these two main dishes, peas, beans, fish and various bread variations are also served. Each dish tells its own story and contributes to the festive atmosphere.
Whether in a small group or in a large family circle, the togetherness at the table is the heart of the festivities. Not only is it enjoyed, it is shared and prayed together. Georgians also know how to celebrate traditional food and introduce some of their own specialties, like the deliciousPkhali, a spinach dish that should also be on every holiday table.
A look at the dishes that are served in both Ukraine and Georgia reveals a wonderful match: the combination of conviviality, tradition and good, hearty food is a wonderful opportunity to come together in a contemplative atmosphere.
Especially in these special times, the question arises as to how we can let the magic of traditions live on. Festive menus like “Your feast“ in Bremen, which helps people in need, shows that the Christmas values of generosity and charity are still important today.