holova
Holova refers to a Ukrainian folk tradition primarily associated with the Christmas Eve (Sviata Vecheria) meal. It is a symbolic dish, traditionally made with boiled wheat berries, honey, poppy seeds, and sometimes dried fruits like raisins or apricots. The ingredients themselves hold meaning: wheat represents prosperity and the continuity of life, honey symbolizes health and sweetness, and poppy seeds are thought to bring good luck and fertility.
The preparation of holova is often a communal activity, with families coming together to cook and share