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In the pre-Vatican II tradition, Christmas Eve was a fast day up until First Vespers of Christmas in the evening, unless it fell on a Sunday.
In the current tradition, meat is permissible on Christmas Eve; but if it falls on a Friday, abstinence from meat is required until First Vespers of Christmas in the evening (unless dispensed of by the Bishops of your country, as is the case in Australia, the United States and a number of others).
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∙ 14y agoCatholics can eat meat on Christmas Eve as long as it is not a Friday.
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Can catholics eat meat the friday after christmas?
Yes because it is in the octave of Christmas.
Can Catholics eat meat on Christmas?
Yes.In early times Christmas Eve (before the Vigil Mass) is a day of fasting and abstinence. The 1983 Code of Canon Law eliminated this fast altogether, but traditional Catholics still keep the fast, eating seafood and avoiding meat.However, the Catholic Church does not recognize Christmas or Christmas Eve as a day of fasting or abstinence.
Why don't Ukrainians eat meat on Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve, Known as Svyat Vechir, is the end of the pre-Christmas Lenten period. During this period, no animal products can be consumed (including meat, diary and eggs). The Svyat Vechir meal must include 12 dishes, all Lenten. Meat and animal product are once again allowed on Christmas day.
Can you eat meat on Christmas eve?
I believe so, unless it is in a persons religion to not do so.
What do Lithuanian people eat on Christmas eve?
Lithuanians are mostly Catholic/Christian so we believe in not eating meat on Christmas Eve. So we eat 12 meals, & most of them are made with fish.
Is it a sin to eat meat on Christmas Eve?
Not unless you consider it to be a sin at any other time of the year.
Why don't polish people eat meat on Christmas Eve?
It's a tradition to reflect how poor Jesus and his family were when he was born.
Can Catholics eat meat on Wednesdays during Lent?
Yes, with the exception of Ash Wednesday when meat may not be eaten.
In what country do families eat carp on Christmas eve in roast goose on Christmas day?
People in Poland and Czech Republic eat carp on Christmas Eve.
What traditions does Sicily have at Christmas time?
Sicilians have a 7 fish dinner on Christmas Eve. Most traditions come from the observance of the Cena della Vigilia (Supper of the Eve), the wait for the birth of Christ in which early Christians Catholics fasted on Christmas Eve until after receiving communion at Midnight Mass.
What kind foods catholics not allow have lent?
on fridays catholics are not allowed to eat meat by:snakeman
What does people do on Christmas eve?
In Poland, they eat carp.
