The Nativity Fast is the second longest in the Christian tradition. An Orthodox person prepares himself for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ in 40 days. But what about the New Year's festive table? The answer to this question is simple and should not frighten believers.
How to fast for the New Year
It is believed that fasting the New Year is difficult to meet, because it will be difficult to prepare a festive table. It's a delusion. By itself, the Nativity Fast is not strict; on Saturdays and weekends, eating fish is allowed. The church charter gives instructions on the permission to use seafood on the days of civil holidays. New Year is no exception. Anything that does not contain animal products can be cooked. So, fish can be the centerpiece of the New Year's Lenten table. Fish cuts, cutlets, fried, smoked delicacies will not only be delicious, but will also decorate any table.
Eating vegetable oil is allowed, and therefore it will not be difficult for the hostess to prepare many lean salads. It is not at all necessary to eat meat salads, but another traditional New Year's salad - herring under a fur coat - is very appropriate, because now lean mayonnaises are sold.
There is a great variety of seafood. Shrimps, crayfish, mussels, octopuses - all this is a very creative filling of the lean table. Many people also like the taste. We shouldn't forget about caviar, so why not make sandwiches with butter (lean) and caviar? In this case, the taste will not change much.
There can be no questions about the side dishes. Here the hostess has the same great choice as on ordinary days. And in filling with potatoes or rice, pieces of meat are optional. Probably, few people will refuse salmon or trout kebab, which can be made at home. And lovers of Japanese cuisine can be offered rolls. The main thing is that they do not contain cheese. We must also not forget about vegetables and fruits, which can be an important filling of a lean table.
Drinking alcohol is also acceptable. Fat does not float in it, so the choice is grandiose. The main thing to remember is the framework of decent behavior. It's okay if a person drinks a little for fun.
Thus, it turns out that the Lenten table for the New Year is not a problem at all. If you wish, you can prepare not only delicious treats, but also create an excellent setting for the festive New Year's table.
