Divine DiningSacred foods, and their significance

Eating OutWhy do we do this, and what occasions do we do this for?

La Fête des Rois

Eating OutWhy do we do this, and what occasions do we do this for?

Abrahamic FoodsJudaism, Christianity, and Islam, oh my…

ChallahUsed to represent the

manna give to the Israelites by God.

What about other breads?

Other Breads

Halal Foods- No cloven hooves or alcohol allowed

- Very similar to Kosher foods

Wine?- Could be used as blood

of Christ- Discouraged consumption in

Abrahamic faiths

Hindu FoodsTaboos, and sacred grub

Monkey Feast- Foods offered as homage

to Hanuman- Grants good karma for

those offering

Ghee- Clarified butter

- Used for purification, and as a salve

- Food for the Devas- Sacrifice for Krishna

Milk- Hindu respect milk, as it

comes from a lesser Deva

- Sustains life, and used as a purifier

Eggs- Source of life

- Symbol of beginnings- Taboo for the Hindu

OfferingsFoods as gifts

Offerings in the Orient

In Short Sacred foods are symbols

Offerings to the gods

Representations of the gods

Sacred items