Koliva

Koliva made of hard wheat with almond, raisins, pomegranate, cinnamon and clove.

The term “kolivos” is referred to the seed of cereals, which is the main ingredient of the offering to the departed. One of the old rituals and purposes of the Carnival is the reconciliation of the earth,- in which the seeds of cereal are hiding-, in order to flourish and be fertile. This is the reason why the fest of the Carnival and the All Souls’ Day in greek culture relate. Except from the festive perspective of these traditions, every human should remember the burried ones and the fact that himself is like a seed, that grows, dies and rises up again.