Week 4 Christian Feasting and Fasting

Question 1

Major Christian holidays

Answer 1

Easter and Christmas

Question 2

when do orthodox Christians and Ukrainian Catholics celebrate Christmas?

Answer 2

Jan 7

Question 3

what foods are eating for Christmas Day?

Answer 3

Foods people eat depend on their country of origin or ethnicity

• England: roast turkey, potatoes and veggies
• Italy: Lasagna
• Quebec: meat pie (tourtiere)
• People of European ancestry may prepare dishes made with suet and mincemeat

Question 4

symbolism of eggs at Easter?

Answer 4

Symbolize rebirth

• pysanka: ukraine easter eggs

Question 5

symbolism of hot cross buns at Easter

Answer 5

Symbolize crucifixion

Question 6

where is the largest Pysanka in the world?

Answer 6

Vegreville Alberta

Question 7

symbolism of lamb at Easter?

Answer 7

Represents Jesus Christ and may be served at Easter Sunday meal

Question 8

Paska

Answer 8

• A sweet wheat bread made with eggs and sugar often sold in Edmonton around Easter
• Traditionally prepared in countries like Ukraine and Poland

Question 9

What are the fastest exemptions for Christians?

Answer 9

• children
• elderly
• the sick or infirm
• pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Question 10

Catholic abstinence days

Answer 10

• Abstinence means refraining from meat and poultry but fish and seafood allowed
• Friday is your round or days of abstinence
• Begins at 14 years old
• No restrictions on liquids or alcohol for adults

Question 11

Catholic fasting days

Answer 11

• Fasting means eating wonderful meal and two small meals
  
  • No snacks between meals
  • Starts at 18 years old and required up to 59 years old
• No restrictions on liquids or alcohol for adults

Question 12

in Catholicism what days are for abstinence and fasting

Answer 12

• Ash wednesday (start of lent)
• Good friday (day Christ died)
• December 24 or Jan 26 maybe

Question 13

what food prices increase Cherine catholic fasting and abstinence?

Answer 13

Fish prices

Question 14

main geographic location of eastern orthodox Christians

Answer 14

• Mainly in south east and eastern Europe
• about half of all eastern orthodox Christians live in Russia
• some live in Africa

Question 15

How many main fasting periods/seasons are in orthodox?

Answer 15

four mani fasting periods (seasons)

Question 16

how many fasting days are in orthodox Christianity?

Answer 16

Many fasting days

• Almost all Wednesdays and Fridays
• fast ~180-200 days for annum

Question 17

What are two major fasting seasons and orthodox Christianity?

Answer 17

• advent fast: 40 day fast in preparation for christmas
  
  • meat not allowed
• lenten fast: a 40 day fast before Easter Sunday

Question 18

what is and is not allowed on strict fast days for orthodox Christianity?

Answer 18

mostly low fat vegan diet if shellfish not eaten