1 Buche de Noel:
A traditional yule log cake that is part of the Christmas dinner in France.
2 Stollen:
A German market favourite, it is a fruit cake containing dried fruit and marzipan.
3 Amaretti:
Biscuits flavoured with almond, they are perfect for after the big meal in Italy.
4 Swedish
meatballs:
They are a staple on Christmas Day in the Scandinavian country.
5 Christopsomo:
Literally 'Christ's Bread', it is baked in Greece on Christmas Eve and eaten next day.
6 Nanaimo bars:
A favourite in Canada, they contain custard and crunchy chocolate.
7 Bacalao:
A salt cod dish full of Mexican spices.
8 Turron:
An almond nougat dish often shaped like a Christmas tree is a favourite in Spain.
9 Hallacas:
Packages of capers, raisins, peppers, and meats wrapped in leaves is served in Venezuela.
10 Risalamande:
Almond and cherry rice pudding is a Christmas staple in Denmark.
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