Check out what some people eat around the world.
Ethiopia
For 40 days leading up to Christmas, some people in Ethiopia don’t eat meat or dairy. Then, on Christmas Day, they have a huge feast of doro wat (dor-OH waht)! This spicy chicken stew is eaten with a sour flatbread to mop up the sauce.
Spain
Jewish people around the world celebrate Hanukkah. Many enjoy latkes, or crunchy potato pancakes. In Spain, as well as Latin America, some people eat buñuelos (boon-yuh-WAY-lohs), fried dough topped with sugar or warm honey.
China
The first day of winter is in late December. It’s called the winter solstice. Some people eat tangyuan (TAHNG-yuh-wehn) to celebrate! These sticky rice dumplings remind families about the importance of sticking together.
Colombia
When the clock strikes midnight on December 31, it’s time to eat 12 grapes as quickly as possible. Why? To have good luck in the new year!
United States
Your turn!
On a separate piece of paper, draw a picture of your favorite holiday food. Then describe why it’s important to you.
Think and Write
Create an invitation to a holiday party that will have food from around the world. Tell your guests what dishes you’ll be serving and why, using details from the infographic as well as other dishes you’ve tried.
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Continue learning interesting facts from around the globe in “Back to School Around the World,” an Infographic about how kids in different countries start a new school year.
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