Winter Holidays Around the World
United States flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas...
Merry Christmas
You might eat...Depending on which region you live... Lumberjack Pie, Sand Tarts, Turkey with Saurkraut, oysters and ham pie, hominy grits souffle, Creole Gumbo, Empanaditas, Turkey Teriyaki; traditionally- stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin pie, sugar cookies,
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German flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas... Fröhliche Weihnachten
You might eat...Christmas roast goose, duck, or pig, Christollen, Lebkuchen (gingerbread cookies), Christmas punch, fondue, potato salad with sausage, red cabbage,
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Italian flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas...Buon Natale
You might eat...Baccala (cod fish), vermicelli, baked pasta, feast of the 7 fishes, Christmas broccolie, roasted eel, dried figs, candied almonds, marzipan, pannetone,
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Holland (Netherlands) flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas...Vrolijk kerstfeest
You might eat...Game meats, roast pork, fondues, fruited Christmas loaf, wreath cookies, speculaas (special cookies), Christmas cookies called Kerstkrans
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Swedish flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas...God jul
You might eat...Christmas ham or turkey, boiled potatos or turnip and potato mash, pickled herring, smoked salmon, Swedish meatballs, red cabbage, brussel sprouts, rice pudding with cinnamon
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British flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas...Merry Christmas
You might eat...Roast turkey or goose, brussel sprouts, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, chestnut stuffing, tiny sausages, gravy, mince pies, fruity Christmas pudding
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French flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas...Joyeux Noël
You might eat...Goose or turkey with chestnuts, oysters, ham, salads, cake, fruit, chocolate Christmas log.
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Mexican flag
How to wish a Merry Christmas...Feliz Navidad
You might eat...Stuffed turkey, ham, stews made with pork or beef, fruits, salad, tamales, atole (pudding), bunuelos (fried tortillas with sugar and cinnamon), sweet tamales
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