eating pork during jul has its roots in pre-christian times, particularly in the nordic midwinter celebrations. pigs were seen as symbols for freyr, who was associated with fertility, harvests, and abundance. these sacrifices were part of rituals intended to ensure good harvests and fortune for the coming year. when christianity spread to the nordic countries, many of these traditions persisted but were adapted to fit the christian christmas celebration. during the middle ages, pigs became a practical and significant part of rural winter food preparations. pigs were typically slaughtered in late autumn after reaching their full size, and the meat was preserved through smoking, salting, or drying to last through the winter. christmas, being one of the years most important holidays, became the perfect occasion to enjoy the best cuts of meat. ham. also pickled sill which is omega 3. and knckebrd, which is super packed. also green kale tons of it. and eggs. and beer. and kinship.
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