Squiz Kids The World's Christmas Menu - Your Shortcut
Dec 24, 2024
Discover unusual Christmas dishes from around the globe, like Greenland's matak and Norway's Smala Hov! Unravel the significance of a 12-course meal in Lithuania and explore festive traditions from countries like Ukraine and Poland. Delight in France’s unique bouche de Noël and England's classic Christmas pudding. Plus, hear about China’s 'peace apples' and join in on some fun trivia! Celebrate cultural heritage and the warmth of family traditions as the hosts take you on a global culinary adventure this holiday season.
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Greenland's Unique Christmas Foods
- In Greenland, matak, a dish from narwhal or white whale skin with blubber, is a Christmas delicacy.
- Kiviak, fermented small Arctic bird meat buried in a seal skin, is also traditional among the Inuit.
Norway's Traditional Sheep Head
- In Norway, Smalahove, a sheep's head prepared by soaking, salting, drying, and smoking, is traditionally eaten around Christmas.
- The eyes and ears are considered the most delicious parts and it's served with potatoes.
Ukraine's 12-Course Meal Tradition
- Ukrainians traditionally have a 12-course Christmas meal symbolizing Jesus's 12 apostles.
- A sweet pudding called kutya is the most anticipated dish, eaten from a communal bowl to symbolize unity.