Christmas Fast

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Considering the Nativity of Christ second Paskha, the ecclesiastical ritual defines a fast equal in length to the pre-Paskhal or Great Fast precisely of 40 days, but in distinction from the Great Fast, considered a small fast Although the Christmas fast has same length as Great or Pre-Paskhal fast, it is a less strict fast. In this regard it is below the Dormition fast which is a strict fast. So in strictness, the Christmas fast is less severe than Great Fast or Dormition fast. This fast begins immediately after feast on Nov 27, today, which is Feast of St Philip Apostl. Therefore, such Fast is also called Philipov or Philip Fast. There are holy days excluded including entrance of Mother of God into Temple.
 
What food is the bowl?

I can see the gold & dark raisins and poppy seeds but I cannot make out the other stuff in there.

Also, to it’s side is 2 walnuts. What type are the other 2 nuts?

And is there a special drink in the brown container?
 
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Considering the Nativity of Christ second Paskha, the ecclesiastical ritual defines a fast equal in length to the pre-Paskhal or Great Fast precisely of 40 days, but in distinction from the Great Fast, considered a small fast Although the Christmas fast has same length as Great or Pre-Paskhal fast, it is a less strict fast. In this regard it is below the Dormition fast which is a strict fast. So in strictness, the Christmas fast is less severe than Great Fast or Dormition fast. This fast begins immediately after feast on Nov 27, today, which is Feast of St Philip Apostl. Therefore, such Fast is also called Philipov or Philip Fast. There are holy days excluded including entrance of Mother of God into Temple.
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Hello Volodymyr,

Many of us are on the Gregorian calendar and are 2 weeks into the Filipovka already:thumbsup:

We will celebrate Nikolasha on Dec 6th, I can’t wait:D
 
peary said:
I didn’t even know that there was a Christmas fast. Dumb, huh? :o
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No, no need to feel dumb. Many people do not fast for Christmas because it’s not part of their family tradition to do so.
 
jakasaki said:
No, no need to feel dumb. Many people do not fast for Christmas because it’s not part of their family tradition to do so.
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that is true. My family tradition did not recognize a Christmas fast. And actually, it was only after Vatican II that I was aware that Advent was looked upon in the Church as a type of ‘Lent’. When I was growing up, neither was reinforced, either by the Church or family.
 
jakasaki said:
What food is the bowl?

I can see the gold & dark raisins and poppy seeds but I cannot make out the other stuff in there.

Also, to it’s side is 2 walnuts. What type are the other 2 nuts?

And is there a special drink in the brown container?
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This is called kut’ja (кутья) which is also called fasting kut’ja as it is eaten on special days of fast. It is made from wheat, poppy, jam, nuts, raisins in receipts for each grandmother maybe different. Patchunky probably has receipt also in English with measurements in pounds for Americans.
 
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Considering the Nativity of Christ second Paskha, the ecclesiastical ritual defines a fast equal in length to the pre-Paskhal or Great Fast precisely of 40 days, but in distinction from the Great Fast, considered a small fast Although the Christmas fast has same length as Great or Pre-Paskhal fast, it is a less strict fast. In this regard it is below the Dormition fast which is a strict fast. So in strictness, the Christmas fast is less severe than Great Fast or Dormition fast. This fast begins immediately after feast on Nov 27, today, which is Feast of St Philip Apostl. Therefore, such Fast is also called Philipov or Philip Fast. There are holy days excluded including entrance of Mother of God into Temple.
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How absolutely fascinating! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
 
I feel that this year my Nativity fast is a bit stricter, but I don’t think because it is necessarily strict in nature. I’ve fasted a lot better this year than I have in the past. I suppose as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.” 😃
 
I’m not a big fan of seafood, but I get the feeling the longer I’m Orthodox, the more that’s going to change.
 
Nine_Two said:
I’m not a big fan of seafood, but I get the feeling the longer I’m Orthodox, the more that’s going to change.
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👍

Sushi is usually a “fast friendly food.” Although, I do not eat it that much because it can be somewhat expensive. 😦 These fasting periods can also give you the opportunity to learn how to be a creative cook. During the Apostle’s Fast, I learned how to make a vegetarian borscht and during the Dormition Fast, I made stuffed cabbage leaves. Neither of those things are my favorite, but I had fun making them. 😛

In Christ,
Andrew
 
peary said:
that is true. My family tradition did not recognize a Christmas fast. And actually, it was only after Vatican II that I was aware that Advent was looked upon in the Church as a type of ‘Lent’. When I was growing up, neither was reinforced, either by the Church or family.
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I know the Western Churches had a type of Advent Fast, but it differed a little bit in the way it is done in the East. I don’t know when it disappeared, but I think it may have been a little after Trent. Some Traditional Catholics and Anglo-Catholics keep it, although I understand they are a very small minority. I know Western Orthodox keep the Advent Fast.

While fasting can be tough for many people (especially catechumens and neophytes), it really gives us a chance to empty ourselves of our desires and fill it with God. If you’re interested in the Nativity Fast, maybe you should talk to your parish priest and see if he would know more. Perhaps, he could help to bring about a revival of this ancient practice to your parish? 🙂

In Christ,
Andrew
 
It seems that many Latin Catholic immigrants to the United States brought with them various Advent fasting customs from their homelands.

One of the Councils of Baltimore suppressed the obligation of these fasts.
 
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