Can someone explain why "traditional stollen" takes 3 days to make?

[lana-in-fl]

So envious. It definitely makes a difference.

 

[olga_d_ont]

Rec: Dresden Stollen with photo click on link

Here is a recipe I made last year.

http://www.ukrainianclassickitchen.ca/index.php?topic=7481.msg8311#msg8311

 

[mariadnoca]

Hi Olga - so nice to see you!