A to Z of Christmas: Traditional dishes from around the world for the feast

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B- Bread Pudding

It is a bread-based dessert, originally from England but popular in many other countries as well. Traditionally, it is made from stale bread, milk and eggs along with several other ingredients. The bread is soaked in milk along with other ingredients and then baked until golden.

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C- Cranberry Sauce

It is a chutney or relish made from fresh cranberries. It is served with roast turkey during Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom. Many people like its sweet and sour taste.

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d- diples

Dipples or theples is a Greek dessert, made from a thin sheet of dough. The dough is rolled out and folded and then fried in hot oil. Finally, it is dipped in sugar or honey syrup and then served. The dough can be shaped into various forms – the most popular being the bow tie.

E-Eggnog

It is a rich and creamy drink traditionally made from milk, sugar, cream and eggs and served chilled. It is most popular in the United States during Christmas but people enjoy it throughout the holiday season.

(Also read: How to make egg shells at home)

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F-Fruitcake:

It is a moist cake made with candied or dried fruits, nuts and spices. Making fruit cake is a popular Christmas tradition celebrated around the world. The nuts are usually already soaked in rum which gives a nice flavor to the cake.

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G-Gingerbread

As the name suggests, gingerbread is flavored with ginger and various other spices like cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. It is sweetened with honey, sugar and jaggery. You can use the batter to make a beautiful gingerbread cake or turn it into a batch of gingerbread cookies.

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H- Hot Chocolate

Also known as hot cocoa, this amazing drink needs no introduction. There’s nothing better than curling up with hot chocolate and enjoying the cool weather.

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I- Irish Stew

This nutritious main dish is made with meat and seasonal root vegetables. Hot stew is often served as part of Christmas dinner. It originated in Ireland and its recipe can vary from region to region but it is usually made with lamb meat.

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J-Julebras

It is a Norwegian soft drink, made from strawberries and raspberries. Since it is alcohol-free, many children and teens enjoy this drink at Christmas. As for adults, you’ll often find them drinking traditional Julol (Christmas Ale).

k-cranseck

It is a traditional Danish and Norwegian dessert. It is made as concentric rings of cake, each layered on top of the other trying to form a cone shape. Traditionally, it is an 18-layer cake with snowy white frosting.

L-Lebkuchen

It is similar to ginger bread and its taste varies from spicy to sweet. It originated in Germany and uses a lot of honey, spices and nuts.

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M- mulled wine

It is a hot alcoholic beverage made from red wine, spices and also some herbs. It is believed that it was built by the Romans to protect themselves from the cold winter at Christmas time and this tradition has continued over the years.

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n-nut roasting

It is eaten during a British-style roast dinner and is a rich vegetarian dish consisting of nuts, grains, vegetable oil, broth and butter.