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.

Published on: Dec 17, 2023 12:20 PM IST

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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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Philippines: Bibingka: Bibingka, a rice cake made with coconut milk and rice flour, holds a traditional place in Filipino Christmas celebrations and is commonly enjoyed during the festive season.  (Pinterest)

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Denmark - Julesild: This dish serves as a starter during julefrokost (Christmas lunches enjoyed throughout December among friends, family, and colleagues). It is typically enjoyed with Danish bread and remoulade.  (Pinterest)

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Goa - Sorpotel: Goan Pork Sorpotel, a spicy and tangy pork curry hailing from the former Portuguese colony and the western Indian state of Goa, is a celebration of the essence of winters. This flavorful pork stew is a traditional Christmas dish in Goan Catholic households.  (Unsplash)