Traditional holiday meals from around the world

Roasting Chestnuts: Traditional Holiday Meals Around The World

It’s the most wonderful time of the year -- yes, the holiday season, when we get to indulge in our favourite food and drink. But thanks to the many cultures of our world, not all holiday meals are the same. We examine holiday plates from various countries.

Australia: Turkey, ham, grilled shrimp, roasted vegetables 
Brazil: Turkey, ham, colorful rice
Canada: Turkey, stuffing, raisin pudding, mashed potatoes
Czech: Republic Fried Carp, potato salad, decorated cookies
Denmark: Roast Pork, Roast Duck, carmlized potatoes, rice pudding
England: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, raising pudding
Finland: Ham, potato casserole, smoked salmon
France: Turkey, oysters, foie gras
Germany: Roast Goose, Carp
Iceland: hangikjöt (smoked lamb)
India: Biryani with chicken and lamb
Ireland: Turkey, ham, brussel sprouts, potatoes
Italy: Fried eel, pasta
Lithuania: Carp, pike, herring, pickled vegetables
Mexico: Tamales
Peru: Turkey decorated with pineapple
Philippines: Cured Ham
Portugal: Dry salted codfish
Romania: Pork and beef aspic
Slovakia: Oplátky (waffle type pastries), carp, potato salad
Spain: Ham, turkey
Sweden: Smörgåsbord of pickeled herring, meats, cheese 
United Kingdom: Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy
United States: Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy
Zimbabwe: Roast ox