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RECIPES

Plum Christmas Pudding: Stirring An Unexpected Japanese Tradition: • Las Posadas in Mexico: A nine-day celebration leading up to
Up Symbolism KFC’s Christmas Feast Christmas, Las Posadas re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s search for
Originating from a Roman Catholic In Japan, a unique Christmas tradition shelter. Communities come together for processions, breaking
Celebrating the Season in Global Style decree, the 13-ingredient Christmas in a KFC Christmas dinner on Christmas • Hogmanay in Scotland: The Scottish New Year celebration,
involves 3.6 million families indulging
piñatas, and sharing traditional foods like tamales.
pudding symbolises Christ and the
twelve apostles. Families would gather Eve. The phenomenon began in the early Hogmanay, is marked by lively street parties, the singing of
to make the pudding, stirring the batter seventies when KFC Japan cleverly marketed “Auld Lang Syne,” and the custom of “first-footing,” where the
from east to west to commemorate the a holiday bucket with the tagline “here is first person to enter a home after midnight brings symbolic gifts
Magi’s journey. While the original recipe included something that you should do on Christmas.” Today, for good luck.
raisins, currants, beef suet, citrus zest, almonds, and KFC franchises in Japan rub their hands together in • Saint Nicholas Day in the Netherlands: On December 5th,
spices, the introduction of plums led to the creation glee as families embrace this unconventional yet children eagerly anticipate the arrival of Sinterklaas,
of the beloved Christmas pudding that graces tables delightful tradition. who leaves gifts in their
worldwide. shoes. Parades, traditional sweets,
Global Festive Traditions: A Mosaic of and festive decorations add to the
Stollen: From Humble Beginnings to Christmas Celebrations excitement.
Indulgence While the above traditions • Kwanzaa in the United States:
Originally a bland Advent showcase the diversity of Celebrated by African-
meal in fifteenth- Christmas celebrations, the American communities,
century monasteries, holiday season’s global Kwanzaa spans seven days,
stollen underwent a tapestry extends far beyond each dedicated to a different
transformation when these culinary delights. Let’s principle, such as unity, self-
Saxon nobility sought take a whirlwind tour of festive determination, and creativity.
the Pope’s permission traditions around the world. Families light candles on the kinara,
to include butter in • Hanukkah: Also known as exchange handmade gifts, and share a feast.
the recipe. Granted in the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah
1491, this dried fruit- and commemorates the miracle of a These diverse traditions showcase the beauty of global
marzipan-flavoured bread small amount of oil lasting eight days. Families celebrations, each imbued with its unique customs, symbols, and
became a luxurious Christmas light the menorah, exchange gifts, and enjoy foods sense of community. May your holiday season be a celebration of
treat, symbolising the swaddled Baby Jesus. fried in oil, such as latkes and sufganiyot. unity, diversity, and the shared spirit of goodwill.

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