Traditional holiday foods from around the world

[jamiepopeauthor]

What are the traditional foods or recipes you and your family enjoy this season each year - and just wouldn't be the holidays without?  As I am sure is that case with each of you, our traditions have changed over the years, but fondly recall a repeat of the Thanksgiving fare at my grandmothers with turkey and the trimmings on Christmas day along with a beautiful coconut cake that was left on the enclosed porch to stay cool and also my mom's Swedish meatballs with yellow rice on Christmas Eve. Our newer traditions now include a "snack supper" after Christmas Eve service while we watch holiday movies and open gifts. And then a brunch for extended family and friends on Christmas morning at our home.  As our students come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures it's interesting to consider food and recipe traditions from around the globe as featured in this article. Here's wishing everyone the happiest of holidays as you cherish some "off work" time with family and friends along with festive foods.   Would love to hear about your family food traditions!   Best and blessings, Jamie Pope

[alexarafati]

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Love hearing about everyone's holiday food traditions! For us, it’s not the holidays without my grandmother’s sweet potato casserole and my dad’s famous chili on Christmas Eve—it’s a quirky mix, but it works! One newer tradition we’ve picked up is doing a “build-your-own burrito” night inspired by Chipotle—funny enough, I ended up on https://bestchipotlemenu.com/ the first year to figure out how to recreate their flavors at home. It’s now a hit with the kids and gives us a break from all the heavy holiday meals. Wishing everyone a warm and delicious holiday season!