Twelve-dish Christmas Eve supper is the Lithuanian dish usually held on what date?
Twelve-dish Christmas Eve supper A twelve-dish Christmas Eve supper is traditionally prepared in many Central European and Northern European cultures, especially those that were formerly part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, including Polish, Lithuanian, Ukrainian and Belarusian. The meal (Belarusian: Kуцьця , Lithuanian: Kūčios , Polish: "Wigilia " , or "wieczerza wigilijna", ) consists of twelve meatless dishes representing the twelve months of the year. The tradition of the supper can be traced back to pre-Christian times and connected with remembrance of the souls of deceased ancestors.
Bolo Rei Bolo Rei (English: "King Cake") is a traditional Portuguese cake that is usually eaten around Christmas, from December 25 until Epiphany ("Dia de Reis " in Portuguese, literally "Kings' Day," a reference to the Three Wise Men), on the 6th of January. It is a staple dessert in any Portuguese home during the holidays.