Here is the story of our Christmasjorney from Russia. Many thanks to Ingrid for the translations.
Since in Russia the Church is Russian-orthodox a 40-days-long fasting takes place before Christmas similar to ours before Easter.
Christmas Eve in Russia is on January 6th and is named „Sochelnik“. The word has its origin from the old-Russian „Sochivo“ – a ritual old-Russian meal of wheat and other grains, which was prepared for important occasions in Old-Russia.
Sochivo is traditionally made of wheat but also of other grains, depending on the wealth of the family, later in the 20th century made of rice. Recipes from the 19th century sometimes include raisins which we left out. Another old tradition is known: add one bean to the pot of Sochivo. Whoever finds this bean in his portion Sochivo will have luck in the new year. Let‘s see who finds it. Weiterlesen
