The culture, lifestyle and climate around the world determine the different types of Christmas food, especially during this season, which is really surprisingly diverse, but these 12 dishes are loved by locals in their own country. Some you may find delicious, some may surprise you!
Chiles en nogada (Mexico)
This festive dish is decorated with minced meat, fire-roasted poblano chili, creamy walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds.
Zakusky (Russia)
These fishy appetizers have many sour and salty flavors and go well with vodka.
Ceia de Natal (Brazil)
This Brazilian Christmas turkey meal is unique in that it is marinades made with champagne and spices.
Spiced Beef (Ireland)
Spiced beef is a festive favourite of the Irish and contains delicious fruits and spices.
Meat Pie (UK)
These delicate little pies are filled with a mixture of fruit and beef plate oil, heralding the coming of the festival.
Pavo Trufado de Navidad (Spain)
Turkey stuffed with truffles.
Coquilles Saint-Jacques (France)
Scallops with herbs and cheese are served in small shells as an appetizer. Add it to the rationale for moving to France.
Vitel Ton é (Argentina)
This dish, which came from Italian immigrants to Argentina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is a plate of sliced veal wrapped in tuna sauce and capers. It's surprisingly light and the flavors complement each other.
Hangikj ö t (Iceland)
What's better than a smoked leg of lamb?
Imbuljuta tal-Qastan (Malta)
Heaven exists and it can be found in this cocoa chestnut soup.
Bibingka (Philippines)
This rice coconut cheese cake is very moist.
Seven Fish Feast (Italy)
Squid, clam flat noodles, Norwegian sea crayfish – everything about this nativity dinner is perfect.