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IT IS A RUSSIAN CUSTOM THAT ON CHRISTMAS EVE NO MEAT OR MEAT PRODUCTS
WILL BE EATEN. ALSO, NO MILK SINCE MILK COMES FROM A COW (MEAT)
OR NO CHEESE OR GOATS MILK. THE MEAL CONSISTS OF FISH, A VARIETY
OF VEGETABLES (INCLUDING VARIOUS STYLES OF MUSHROOMS) AND BREAD
MADE ONLY OF WATER AND FLOUR.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT AND HIS FAMILY STILL FOLLOW THIS CUSTOM FOR
RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS (USUALLY JANUARY 7).
Where learned: NEW JERSEY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 7 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve Menus |
Date learned: 00001950S