Hi Branka!
Wheat on Serbian table on Christmas eve - interesting. It's not in the Russian Orthodox tradition, by my knowledge. Perhaps it is the echoes of Pagan traditions. And it is logical at this time of year to check germinating capacity of grain
Hugs, Lydia
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Hi Branka! Your reply is locked. I do not know about this Orthodox tradition in Russia - to sow the grains of wheet? (or wheat) as the symbol of birth. Maybe it is. Lydia Quote:
Lydia, this reminds me of Serbian Orthodox Christian custom of sowing the wheet during a Christmast fasting (about 2 weeks preceding to Christmas, in a small dish we ). I do not know if Russians have the same custom?
Lydia,
Of course, I meant wheat :) - typos. Here is how looks an average Serbian table on Christmas eve:
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