During Tsagaan sar, the lunar New year's eve, the family host or the eldest person takes the essence of the main dish of honor, a saddle of mutton and sheep head, makes an oferring to the fire and then oferrs it to family members. On special occasions, this is carved into him slices and given to the guests as they come to greet the hosts. The meal is 'Buuz', very similar to meat dumplings but cooked in steam, and 'khuushuur', meat pies in unleavened pastry, are very popular.
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