Christmas 2023: Best traditional holiday dishes from around the world

From Poland's Barszcz to Goa's Sorpotel, here are some of the best traditional dishes served around the world during Christmas.

By Chayanika Das
Published on Dec 17, 2023 12:20 pm IST 8 Photos
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Christmas is just around the corner, marking that cherished time of the year when you can gather with loved ones. It's a season for families and friends to come together, exchange gifts, and savor a delightful feast. The culinary traditions of Christmas vary across the globe, shaped by diverse religions and local customs. Here's a glimpse of some of the best traditional dishes from around the world for this holiday season: (Representative Image (Unsplash))

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France - Bûche de Noël or Yule Log: "Bûche de Noël" is the French term for a Christmas cake shaped like a log. It consists of a sponge cake filled and covered with frosting, rolled to resemble a log. This delightful holiday classic holds a special place in French traditions and is commonly made during the Christmas season. (Unsplash)

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Poland - Barszcz: Also known as Borscht, this is an authentic Polish beetroot broth with Uszka, special mushroom dumplings traditionally served on Christmas Eve. (Unsplash)

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Sweden - Julbord and Julskinka: Julbord is a Christmas buffet featuring cold fish, meats, cheese, pickles, and more. Julskinka, the centerpiece, takes the spotlight as the star of the julbord.(Pinterest)

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Russia - Sochivo: Sochivo or kutya, a traditional Slavic holiday ritual dish, is a sweet and fruity cereal typically made with wheatberries (or other grains like rice, barley, or legumes), honey, dried fruits, nuts, and sometimes spices or poppy seeds. (Pinterest)

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