Kollyva: Greek Funeral & Memorial Boiled Wheat
In Greek: ?????ßa, pronounced KOH-lee-vah
Kollyva is a traditional dish served at funerals and memorial services. It is generally served from a large tray, spooned out into cups or on small plates. There are many versions, but all start with whole wheat kernels.It is generally made in large quantities so all who attend can receive a small amount.
See Also
Kollyva (St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church)
Koliva (TheoLogic Systems)
Koliva (Wikipedia)
Kollyva is a traditional dish served at funerals and memorial services. It is generally served from a large tray, spooned out into cups or on small plates. There are many versions, but all start with whole wheat kernels.It is generally made in large quantities so all who attend can receive a small amount.
See Also
Kollyva (St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church)
Koliva (TheoLogic Systems)
Koliva (Wikipedia)
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