Traditional Christmas Dishes From Around The World
Holiday festivities are slowly but surely beginning to take shape as intermittent snow and subzero temperatures are rapidly making regular appearances. Another hallmark of the winter holidays is spending quality time with loved ones while indulging in different types of food and drinks. Many of us are familiar with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other types of comfort food traditional western dinners yield. However, Hayo Magazine wants to introduce you to some interesting holiday dishes that are consumed by different cultures around the world.
So what are you waiting for? Click the list and feast your eyes (pun intended) on some fabulous Christmas dishes from around the globe!
Traditional Christmas Dishes from Around the World
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Pavlova (New Zealand & Australia)
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This colorful meringue-based dessert is native to New Zealand and is a favorite in Oceania. Fact: this dessert was named after a Russian ballerina!
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Bacalhau (Portugal)
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Due to Portugal's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, many of its dishes are seafood. Christmas meals feature Bacalhau, a type of dried and salted codfish. This popular dish is also consumed in Brazil.
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Curry Goat (Jamaica)
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Curry goat is popular in Jamaica and isconsumed throughout the year. Curry is a staple in Indian cuisine but itsmigration to the Caribbean Islands indicate that delicious eats have noborders!
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Menudo (Mexico)
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Menudo is a traditional Mexican Christmas dish that is prepared for the entire family and eaten together on Christmas day. This soup consists of beef stomach, chili peppers, and spices.
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Reindeer Meat (Scandinavian)
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Reindeer meat is widely consumed in Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is consumed throughout the year and reindeer steak is eaten during the holiday season.
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Roast Goose (Europe & China)
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Roast goose is a traditional Christmas dish in European cuisine. Germany, France, and Hungary have different methods in preparing goose during the holidays and it is also a popular dish in China!
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Vitel Toné (Argentina & Italy)
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Vitello tonnato is a cold dish that originates from Italy and consists of thinly sliced veal. Argentinians consider this a traditional Christmas dish that is also known as vitel toné.
