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
