What is the first dish in the ukrainian twelve dish chrtmas eve supper?

The first dish in the traditional Ukrainian twelve-dish Christmas Eve supper is often kutia. Kutia is a sweet grain pudding made from wheat berries, honey, poppy seeds, and sometimes nuts or dried fruits. It symbolizes abundance and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. This dish is typically served as a way to honor ancestors and is an essential part of the festive meal.