Curiously, in Italy, Santa Claus has been replaced by a kind witch (La Befana) wearing a pointy hat, riding a broomstick as is fitting, who goes to slide the presents down the chimneys of houses for children to open at Christmas. You can also see several representations of La Befana in the windows...
Christmas in the Caribbean lasts several days and is a joyous occasion. In the past, the festivities began well before December 25th. Traditions: From the end of November, the islanders begin to soak orange peels in rum and dry them in the sun. The typical...
If you don't already, maybe you promise yourself that every Christmas you'll make a wonderful Yule log. Here's a traditional recipe that's quite simple to make and will delight your family and guests. Ingredients for 8 people: For the cake, you'll need 100g of flour, 100g of…
From the beginning of December, Christmas cards are sent to family and friends. These will be displayed on the walls until Three Kings' Day, January 6th. The many Christmas markets resound with the "Ho-Ho-Ho" of Santa Claus, and the facades of shops and stores are overflowing with lights to create...
In the United States, we would never dream of ending Christmas Eve without bringing Christmas Pudding to the table, a cold (no-bake) dessert inspired by the famous English Plum Pudding. According to historians, this traditional dessert dates back to the Middle Ages, but it is unknown in which part of the United Kingdom it was created. We know that plum pudding was…
In Australia, one wouldn't dream of ending Christmas dinner without a beautiful and delicious dessert called Pavlova. The name of this dessert recalls a pastry chef's homage to a great Russian dancer, Anna Pavlova, who came to Australia for a tour of shows in the 1920s. Ingredients To make this recipe...
For a long time, the celebration of Christmas in Quebec was focused more on the religious aspect of the holiday. No one would have dreamed of not attending midnight mass. It was rather on New Year's Day that family and friends feasted around a well-laden table, visited each other, and exchanged gifts. From the…
For an unforgettable memory that your children will cherish, there is nothing better than making a Christmas house together out of gingerbread and candy. Here are the items you will need to plan in advance: • candy of all kinds (e.g. Smarties, colored jelly beans, etc.) (if you prefer to opt for…
In Denmark, preparations for Christmas begin at the beginning of December, and all houses are decorated in red. Whether it's a red ribbon on the windows, candles, or red tealight holders. From the beginning of December, all houses and apartments are lit up in red. Wherever you find...
In Poland, Christmas takes on a family and religious significance. Gifts are distributed to children on the evening of December 24th, but adults celebrate more the next day, a day of conviviality par excellence. People go to bed late because everyone has the day off on the 26th! Traditions In the past, children would wait for the distribution of gifts…
Due to the Orthodox culture in Greece, Christmas is celebrated much less than Easter. However, from the beginning of December, you can admire the festive arrangement of lights and colorful garlands in the shop windows. Traditions On Christmas Eve, children gather to ring doorbells and sing…
German Christmas is meant to be delicious, joyful, and magical. It comes from a long tradition of celebrations at the winter solstice, dating back to the time of the Germans, to honor the sun and nature. Christian festivities in Germany are therefore based on Germanic tradition. Tradition From the beginning of December, Christmas markets open in the…
Got guests staying over after New Year's Eve, and you're wondering what to serve them for breakfast? Here's the solution: since they'll likely be sleeping in, a brunch will suit everyone. It's simply a matter of planning ahead for what's included. Drinks Plan ahead...
Every year, we find a wide range of holiday punch recipes on the web, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. BlogNoel has searched everywhere for you to select the best recipes of all. Mirabelle Plum Punch Lorraine Serves 10 To make this punch recipe...
The answer is simple. Over the centuries, as we will see later, turkey was chosen as the main course for major feasts because it represented an unusual bird. The first roast turkey was reportedly served at a Christmas dinner for King Charles VII. Although this meat is found…
This German brioche cake, served as a dessert on Christmas Eve, comes from a very old (500 years old) Dresden tradition. It was once called "Striezel" and was meant to represent the swaddling clothes in which the Baby Jesus was wrapped at birth. Ingredients: You will need 500 grams of flour, 250 grams of butter,…
In the land of light that is Portugal, gifts are brought to children by Pai Natal (Father Christmas) on the evening of December 24th. During the day, women prepare delicious dishes together that will make up the Christmas table. For Christmas, the north and south of the country cultivate their own specialties. In…
Among Romanians, the Christmas holiday has retained its folkloric and religious significance. Christmas carols (the "colindatori") are still spiritually inspired to announce the arrival of the Child Jesus. Customs and traditions In every home, the Christmas tree is decorated with chestnuts, various nuts, apples, candies and chocolates...
