what does russia eat on christmas

On Christmas Eve, Russians typically enjoy a traditional meal known as "Svyata Vecheria" or "Holy Supper." This meal is a family affair and usually consists of twelve meatless dishes, one for each of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Some popular dishes include pirozhki (small baked or fried pies), borscht (beetroot soup), kasha (porridge made from buckwheat), and golubtsy (stuffed cabbage rolls). The meal often ends with a dessert of honey cake or kulich (traditional Russian Easter bread).