Best Traditional Christmas Dishes From Around the World

Christmas, the most anticipated time of the year to spend with loved ones, is just around the corner. This is the time of year when friends and family get together to celebrate, exchange gifts, and enjoy delicious food. Here's a glimpse of some of the world's best traditional foods to enjoy this holiday season.

France - Bûche de Noël or Yule Log

The French word for a log-shaped Christmas cake is "bûche de Noël". This lovely cake is typically baked during the Christmas season and has a special place in the French tradition.

Poland - Barszcz

This classic Polish beetroot broth, often called borscht, is served with Uszka, a type of special mushroom dumpling that is typically eaten on Christmas Eve.

Sweden - Julbord and Julskinka

Enjoy cold fish, meats, cheese, pickles, and more at Julbord, a Christmas buffet. Julskinka, the centrepiece, takes the spotlight as the star of the Julbord.  

Russia - Sochivo

This traditional Slavic festive ceremonial meal called sochivo, also known as kutya, is a sweet and fruity cereal made with wheatberries, honey, nuts, dried fruits, and occasionally spices or poppy seeds.

Philippines: Bibingka

A staple of Filipino Christmas celebrations, bibingka is a rice cake made with coconut milk and rice flour and is typically consumed during the holiday season.