Today the Christmas Lent begins, here is what our menu should betranslated

Christmas fasts last 40 days and end on Christmas Eve. During this time, believers limit the consumption of certain foods and pay more attention to prayer, good deeds and abstinence.

Christmas fasts begin on November 15, 2026 and continue until December 24 inclusive. On November 14th are the Christmas feasts, which are on the day of Philip the Apostle on November 14th, after which Lent begins. It lasts 40 days, during which believers prepare for one of the main Christian holidays.

The main rule of fasting is the restriction of animal products. Meat, milk, cheese, butter, sour cream and eggs are usually excluded from the menu. Instead, the basis of the diet is vegetables, fruits, grains, mushrooms, legumes, nuts and seeds.

The severity of the fast depends on the day of the week and the church statute. Traditional practice includes days of stricter restrictions when oil and hot food are avoided, and days when cooked food and oil are allowed.

Fish can be eaten, but not every day:

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