Wonderfull look at how Kūčios blends Christian and pagan traditions! The detail about waiting for the first star to appear really captures how seasonal astronomy shaped pre-industrial meal timing. Funny coincidence that National Bouillabaisse Day (Dec 14) comes right after Kūčios because both traditions center around fish as the main protein.That same practicallity of seafood preservation drove coastal European food culture across different regions.
Wonderfull look at how Kūčios blends Christian and pagan traditions! The detail about waiting for the first star to appear really captures how seasonal astronomy shaped pre-industrial meal timing. Funny coincidence that National Bouillabaisse Day (Dec 14) comes right after Kūčios because both traditions center around fish as the main protein.That same practicallity of seafood preservation drove coastal European food culture across different regions.
I am glad you liked reading about Kūčios. So nice to have you on board. We are very proud of our Pagan roots!