This traditional dessert has been around for centuries and is considered part of Japanese culture. It has connections to Buddhism and now can be found all over the country. You can get it any time of the year, but at Christmas there are special holiday themes and designs. We’re exploring the history and origins of wagashi.

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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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This holiday treat started as medallions of bitter chocolate topped with fruit or nuts. People are clamouring for this sweet as early as September. While the name may remind you of the surface of a tree, the modern version has only been around for about sixty years. We’re exploring the history and origins of peppermint bark.

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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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This holiday treat started out in the first century but has become a staple for Christmas all over the world. It was a way to use up stale bread and have something to eat during fasting. It can be enjoyed with your favourite syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit. We're exploring the history and origins of French toast.

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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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In Newfoundland and Labrador, you can tell Jiggs Dinner is being cooked before you walk inside. Steamed up windows are a sure sign there’s a big pot of supper on the boil. Jiggs Dinner — a veritable melting pot of salted beef, root vegetables and yellow split peas — is one of the most recognizable and beloved meals in the province, and it’s the one that makes people feel at home when they’re a million miles away.

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