It is near the end of Advent. Christmas Eve is on Thursday. In the Eastern and Southern European traditions( Polish, Ukrainian, Italian,etc.) the Vigil or Wigilia is a dinner or supper that is a meal of abstinence. No landed meat or by products are on the table. In the Polish tradition, there are 12 courses of the meal. Seafood, fish, and vegetarian , and meatless dishes abound. But don’t forget the Oplatek! Check out our menu choices at CertifiedMeatless.com ! Prepare for the new-born King!