Page 16 Cassiar Courier Among the Ukrainians — wher- ever they may be — loved Christmas. evening the Supper ” all festivities It’s main feature meal called (Svyata Vechera) in li af eral translatian. The twelve Lenten dishes — of the twelve Apostles who eyed table — fine hay memary af Manger , yery with Ckhalac constitutes decoratican. leaves the ather, inte Goth the table decoratican. consists symbol gat Supper at the Last Supper. is set according toa cust is spread first, best native hi}, tablecloth, embroidery. the central Three raund, placed one an With the top loaf. aye top Candles the mast be- is is "Haly t- af ic h—- The mith in the Christ Child in the and aver it is spread the adorned Bread symbolizing prasperity, table br aided of a candle inserted on sides of the loaves camplete The first February 1991 Ukrainian Christmas Eve January 6, 1991 Evervone aqathers around the table and the meal begins with prayer. The first dish is Kutya —- a preparation af cocked wheat dressed with honey and = $ ground poppy seed. It starts the meal in a ceremanial manner. The head of the family raises the first spoonful of Kutya, invoking God's grace, and greets the family with the traditional Christmas greset— ing "Krystos Roadyvsa" (Christ is Born} ~ to which they all reply in unisen "Slavim Yoho" (Let us glorify Him). Following this ritual, everyone must partake of the Kubya - aif anly ao spoonful. Kutya may he followed by borscht — after which comes a preparatian af fish and varicus traditianal Ukrainian dishes — ending with a dessert af stewed fruit and Everyone must serving of Christmas pastry. have at least a small On January 6, 13791, Ukrain— ians in Cassiar met te celebrate Christmas Eve at the Nurses Fesi- dence. An icebreaker was enjoyed by all —- acquainting esach with the ather. Following traditional greetings, we began the meal. Richard Fudkowsky tossed the tea— spoonful of Eutya heavenward — asking God for his blessing and Annabel Brekkas led in the prayer of thanksgiving. The various dishes were prepared by everyone Present and during the meal the folklore surreunding the occasian was discussed and enjoyed. There are approximately 390,000 Ukrainians ir Canada — where they foundl freeclam and friendliness in the new land of their choice, of which they are justly proud. New Years Greetings from all star in the eastern sky announces each dish. After the meal every- af us!) the time for the meal to begin. ane joins in the merrymaking. om os “ad ’ : i .- : 1 . ed j ice 4 £ Shee es us % % = - te ¢ z eo fee : Z : a : : x es 4 ar ant pe Ne — fo § — ZZ #2, aS Be ae ae , eo ae Pe a kh dk PP a ok Pk PP Hours ome New Stock Arriving Weekly arse Variety Of Gifts For That. “Special Person” In Your Life Also Please Remember, If The Lights Are On The Shoppe Is Open Mon — Fri: Hr ott Star Gi ts ? MBR53 7 17 A Remember Too If You Need An “Emergency” 4:30 -— 7:00 pm Sat. & Sun: 1:00 -— 5:00 pm EE Fi a eR eS Se /z£4 Wen nedy St. Happy Valentines Day P ae Gift, Phone Norma at, 778-7243. Norma € Ellie. a a eas HR enD EAR ttcta ec te etal MPI Ua SN ee ae <—P