Christmas 2021: Traditional Foods Around the World That Are Part of the Holiday Feast
By Team LatestlyDecember 01, 2021
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Stollen, Germany
Stollen is a fruit cake made with dry fruits and marzipan, dusted with powdered sugar. The 15th-century delicacy is available in most bakeries in Germany during the Christmas festival.
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Fried Chicken, Japan
Christmas in Japan has a lot to do with KFC. Yes, the brand started a campaign called "Kentucky for Christmas" which has now stayed even decades later.
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Roast Lamb, Iceland
Roasted ham and lamb is the most commonly relished Christmas food in Iceland.
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Julbord, Sweden
The main Christmas feast in Sweden is called a Julbord - an elaborate spread of many dishes. It is a four-course meal which begins with cold meats.
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Panettone, Italy
Panettone is the country's favourite dessert prepared in time for Christmas. It is a sweet loaf of bread which has candied fruit, raisins and nuts stuffed.
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Turrón, Spain
Turrón or a Nougat is a traditional dessert served during Christmas in Spain. It is made with honey, sugar, egg whites and almonds.
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Christmas Cake and Turkey, Ireland
A nicely baked fruit cake forms the staple item of an Irish Christmas feast. The main course includes a turkey or a goose.
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Pork Lechon, Philippines
Lechon, which means a whole suckling pig is very popular in the Philippines especially during holiday feasts.
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Pierogi, Poland
These are small stuffed dumplings which have been made since the 13th century. Boiled or fried, the varieties of pierogi are a part of the Christmas meals.