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The concept of eintopf, or stew, was heavily promoted even before the war, particularly through a campaign named Eintopfsonntag or "Stew Sunday." This initiative encouraged families to dine on affordable stews weekly, a practice that served both the dual purpose of economizing and fostering a facade of unity and charity. Citizens were often compelled to contribute these savings to the party's military funds, underlining a complex relationship between wartime policies and domestic life.