This savoury treat has its origins in pagan Europe and dates back to a time where each ingredient symbolized abundance and prosperity. It’s a dish with similarities to other countries, by name and ingredients, but there’s no true comparison to Latvia’s version.  Filled with smoked meat, onions and a little seasoning, this simple dish a certainty on Christmas eve tables.  We’re exploring the history and origins of piragi.

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Christmas is a time of family gatherings, especially around food.  This dish has been around, some would say, for over 10,000 years.  Any good household would have hundreds on hand for larger families.  They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, but traditional masa wins out.  We’re exploring the history and origins of tamales.

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The holidays are filled with family get-togethers.  In case of unexpected guests, this dish can be made days ahead and can be kept at room temperature indefinitely.  It’s the national dish of this South American country and can be made with almost any type of protein.  Its other main ingredient is a natural antiseptic and this dish is usually served with a bread shaped like braided hair.  We’re looking into the history and origins of pepperpot.

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Christmas dinner around the world is a sumptuous amalgamation of spices, herbs cooked with a variety of meats and fishes. Most of us are used to cooking a turkey for the holidays.  Some may even have a buffet of fish and vegetarian dishes. This dish comes is connected to the Spanish word for milk but the dish has been around for centuries.  We’re exploring the history and origins of lechon.

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This holiday treat is usually enjoyed during Easter and other celebrations, but it is common for the Christmas season.  When baked, it resembles a lovely head of braided hair. The most common fillings are walnuts, but you can find now with almost any type of filling and flavour.  We’re exploring the history and origins of cozonac.

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For many Christmas eve is the main meal for the holiday season.  This dish started with a member of the carrot family but is now made mainly made from beets.  While it’s consumed all year long, hot and cold, there’s a special version made on Christmas.  We’re exploring the history and origins of barszcz.

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This dish is rich in flavour and history.  Its origins come from Brazil and Africa, but now can be found in the country of India with a touch of Portugal. Its truly a dish that crosses the world. This pork stew is made for large gatherings so it’s obvious it will be prepared for the Christmas feasts.  We’re exploring the history and origins of sorpotel.

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This holiday treat was found on the tables of many families during the 19th and early 20th centuries, but now it’s usually found in a few key areas.  The main ingredient was so common, it was called the fast food of the nation.  While the main ingredient has been eaten for millennia, the holiday version has only been around for a few hundred years.  We’re exploring the history and origins of oyster stuffing.

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This donut shaped treat has its roots way back to the seventh century but emigrated to the United States in the early 1800s.  Its name reminds most of the jolly gift bringer who lives at the North Pole. They can come in many different flavours and colours.  They’ve even become the state pastry of Wisconsin.  We are exploring the history and origins of the kringle.

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