In one ritual on this holiday, an unleavened piece of bread called an "opat
In one ritual on this holiday, an unleavened piece of bread called an "opatek" is broken by the oldest family member before being passed around. In Lithuania, the meal eaten on this holiday is called "kucios" and is left out all night to appease the spirits of the dead. In Ireland, the bells rung on this holiday are called the Devil's Funeral. The Italian tradition of eating twelve different types of seafood on this holiday spawned the Italian-American (*) Feast of the Seven Fishes. The Polish feast of Wigilia is held on this holiday, It is commonly celebrated with church services in which each member of the congregation holds a candle and passes the flame to his neighbor, often while singing "Silent Night." For 10 points, name this last day of Advent, the day before the birth of Jesus Christ.
In one ritual on this holiday, an unleavened piece of bread called an "opatek" is broken by the oldest family member before being passed around.