Food and Religion

Food is a significant part to many religions and celebrating national festivals. Some recipes are traditional that have been passed down through generations. There are many religions where food is a very sacred way to practising and worshipping that religion. In some faiths certain foods are abstained to be consumed on a particular day or time, however, there are food that are not permitted to be consumed altogether. In the Islamic faith for instance, Ramadan is considered to be a holy month where Muslims abstain from eating during day and feast at sunset.  Catholics also have several feasts and fasting days during the year which includes Christmas, Easter, Palm Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. The most acknowledged feast days that are traditionally celebrated by many are Easter and Christmas.

In Christianity, the biblical book of Genesis represents food since the beginning of God’s creation. When God created Adam and Eve the presence of food in the Garden of Eden acts as metaphors as being good or evil. God informs Adam not to eat the fruit from one particular tree, however temptation overcomes man and he deceives God’s wishes. Food continues to be symbolic within biblical narratives and is a major part of the last supper and the crucifixion of Jesus.

So in this blog I will explore some of the true traditional and modern food that are served and eaten to celebrate and acknowledge religious events. I will look at recipes that have been used in past traditional Christian occasions and will be incorporating my own recipes.