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Christmas Alone in the Mountains | 12 Traditional Dishes

This film is meant to be watched with subtitles. High in the mountains, far from busy roads and modern routines, Maria prepares for Christmas in quiet solitude. She lives alone, surrounded by nature, tradition, and a way of life shaped by time rather than convenience. This is a documentary film. There is no script, no acting, and no staged moments — just a camera observing a real day as it unfolds. As Maria cooks twelve traditional Christmas dishes, her story begins to reveal itself through small details. Why she lives here alone. How this life became hers. And what Christmas means when it is celebrated without noise, crowds, or haste. Turn on subtitles to follow her story more closely. They add context to what you see — not instructions, but understanding. This film is not only about food or tradition, but about a quiet life that continues far from the modern world. TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE TABLE — 12 DISHES In this film, Maria prepares a traditional Christmas Eve table with 12 meatless dishes, following old mountain traditions passed down through generations. Below you can find the names of the dishes and simplified recipes. Kutia (traditional wheat dish with poppy seeds, honey, and walnuts) Soaked whole wheat, cooked until soft, mixed with ground poppy seeds, honey, and chopped walnuts. Uzvar (dried fruit drink) Dried pears, apples, and prunes slowly simmered and infused, sweetened with honey before serving. Cabbage Rolls with Millet and Mushrooms Cabbage leaves filled with millet, dried mushrooms, onions, and carrots, then gently stewed. Mushroom Soup with Barley and Dried Pear A hearty soup made with forest mushrooms, pearl barley, vegetables, and dried pear for aroma. Cornmeal Porridge with Mushroom Sauce Soft corn porridge served with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Stewed Beans with Poppy Seeds White beans cooked until tender, mixed with poppy seeds and fried onions. Baked White Mushrooms Large mushrooms baked with oil, herbs, and salt. Baked Turnip with Garlic Turnip slices baked with garlic and oil. Baked Pumpkin with Honey and Herbs Pumpkin pieces baked with honey, garlic, and thyme. Beetroot, Bean, and Prune Salad Baked or boiled beetroot mixed with beans, prunes, and oil. Baked Apples with Poppy Seeds and Honey Apples stuffed with poppy seeds and honey, then baked. Poppy Seed Dessert (Makivnyk without dough) Ground poppy seeds mixed with honey and walnuts, pressed and chilled. If you would like full step-by-step recipes for any of these dishes, let us know in the comments.