Last Christmas, I gave you some sweets...

Venita Gomes

TIMELESS TRADITION

Ever heard about the tradition of Kuswar or Kuswad in Goa? Flip these pages to know...

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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

On Christmas Eve, a heartwarming tradition unfolds as people exchange sweets with one another. This gesture of sharing extends to those who may have experienced loss in their families and find it challenging to prepare sweets themselves.

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SWEET PLATTER

The Kuswar platter is a delightful blend of timeless traditions and is deliciousness served on a plate.

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DEAR DELIGHTS

It features an array of classic Christmas sweets, including dodol, bebinca, neureos, kulkuls, batica, doce, baath, pinag and much more.

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ADDED SWEETNESS

Also, sweets like rum balls, marzipan, marshmallow, chocolates, etc are added to the Kuswar platter.

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LITTLE YARN, LOADS OF LOVE

The platter of sweets is covered with handcrafted crochet cover made of lace or any other soft material like yarn or thread.

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HAPPINESS-FILLED HAMPERS

Nowadays, you can also find people opting for Christmas sweet hampers that are beautifully packaged and exclusively curated for individual tastes.

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT

The tradition of exchanging Kuswar goes beyond the act of sharing sweets; it embodies cultural pride, community spirit, and the universal wish for joy and sweetness for all.

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