Our Christmas meal — of ham, lots of sides, always including carrot souffle and the traditional sauerkraut and kielbasa — begins with the breaking of the Oplatki a semi-transparent wafer of unleavened dough, stamped with scenes of the nativity. Everyone at the table breaks off a piece and eats it as a symbol of their unity with Christ. In the past we've broken off pieces and offered a piece to each person at the table wishing them good luck, good fortune, and good health in the new year. But this year, with my grandmother not hearing well at all, we didn't do the passing. The tradition was still as powerful.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Polish Traditions
Our Christmas meal — of ham, lots of sides, always including carrot souffle and the traditional sauerkraut and kielbasa — begins with the breaking of the Oplatki a semi-transparent wafer of unleavened dough, stamped with scenes of the nativity. Everyone at the table breaks off a piece and eats it as a symbol of their unity with Christ. In the past we've broken off pieces and offered a piece to each person at the table wishing them good luck, good fortune, and good health in the new year. But this year, with my grandmother not hearing well at all, we didn't do the passing. The tradition was still as powerful.
Sounds like a nice tradition. My husband loves to make Sauerkraut dishes. Have never heard of a Carrot Souffle! Sounds good :)
ReplyDeleteBella
Hello! nice family tradition. i love family traditions, really keeps the family unit together and creates great memories. i just want to say that i love your blog. your dog is beautiful! i love his coat. he is an old English sheep dog, right? what a gorgeous dog. i hope you had a blessed Christmas. will visit soon.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Charmaine