Christmas around the World by Andrea Shearer https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas Sign up for your choice of submission. No repeats! en-us 2017-11-27 17:02:59 UTC 2025-11-10 00:41:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ornamenttree.png Alexandra, Christmas in Israel alexandra_dishman https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210522795
Turkish Cigars
Bourekas
Sfiha
Kibbeh
Cardamom Spice Tea

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tradition: 75% of zimbabweans celebrate Christmas and usually they go to a church service then going to a party or having a party in there homes then visiting family and friends.

]]> 2017-11-27 17:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210522902 Jasper: Christmas in Australia https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210525054 tradition: going to the beach, boxing day test
item im bringing: seafood salad]]> 2017-11-27 17:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210525054 William Dean Hubbard: Christmas In Japan dean11link https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210525302 tradition: the importance of colonel sanders in japan during the holidays ]]> 2017-11-27 17:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210525302 Mireya: Christmas in Netherlands mp1524 https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210525653 Sinterklaas (the plaque)
Shoes by the window]]> 2017-11-27 17:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210525653 Tristyn: Christmas in Scotland https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210527723 mince and tatties 
scotch egg]]> 2017-11-27 17:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210527723 Rigel A. Smith: Christmas in Germany rs1581 https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210529006 Stollen is a popular Christmas dish in Germany, its a type of fruit bread covered with powered or icing sugar
A big part of the Christmas celebrations in Germany is Advent. There are several different types of Advent calendars used in German homes.]]> 2017-11-27 17:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210529006 Charlie Holschuh: Christmas in Czech Republic https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210531751 Tradition: unmarried women throw a shoe over their shoulder and if the toe of the shoe points towards the door then that means she’ll be married within the next year

Bringing: shoe throwing station ]]> 2017-11-27 17:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210531751 Claire https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210542744 I will be doing the Slovakian tradition of throwing a spoonful of Loksa on the ceiling for good luck!! I will be brining Loksa pudding and garbage bags to cover the floor and ceiling!]]> 2017-11-27 17:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210542744 Graham gd1601 https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210545709 I will be bringing swedish coffee,ginger snaps and smoked sausage because these are the traditional foods that swedes eat in the christmas season.]]> 2017-11-27 17:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/210545709 Name ashearer1 https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211074087 Origin
Product or practice ]]> 2017-11-28 18:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211074087 Maya https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211091786 I will be bringing a traditional Danish Christmas dinner appetizer, Rejemad med Surbrød which is an open faced shrimp sandwich with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill on top of the bread and baby shrimp. ]]> 2017-11-28 18:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211091786 Madasyn: Christmas is Colombia https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211097700 Dia de las Velitas- is Little Candles' Day which marks the start of the Christmas season across Colombia. This tradition is in honor of the Virgin Mary and the Immaculate Conception, the people of colombia place candles and paper lanterns in their windows, balconies, and front yards. ]]> 2017-11-28 18:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211097700 Sages таратор https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211099399 I am bringing a Bulgarian dish (tapatop) with a twist it is plain yogurt, with cucumber, dill, and walnuts with topo Chico to drink on the side 

]]> 2017-11-28 18:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211099399 Mya https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211101657 ngredients

450g dried chestnuts

1 heaped tbsp cocoa

180g sugar

A piece of  tangerine peel finely chopped

Method

Wash the chestnuts thoroughly.
Place them in a large bowl and cover them with water. Leave to soak  overnight. Next day remove any loose pieces of skin. Preserve water  for boiling the chestnuts. A pressure cooker will save much of the cooking time. Follow instructions given with pressure cooker. in  any case allow to boil until tender. Add the other ingredients and  continue cooking for about half an hour. If the stew is still  watery at this stage reduce it by further cooking. taste for  sweetness and add more cocoa, if necessary.

Serve hot

Serves 4 – 5

Kwarezimal


]]> 2017-11-28 19:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211101657 Heather https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211101665 I will be doing a german tradition of hiding a pickle around and whoever finds it gets agift basket with surprises.]]> 2017-11-28 19:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211101665 Mya https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211103492 I will be bringing a Maltese soup called Imbuljuta , it contains cocoa , chestnuts, cloves and citrus zest. It's usually served after the midnight mass and on new year's eve ]]> 2017-11-28 19:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211103492 Lexi Adams https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211104150 Finland
I will be bringing joulupuuro, a sweetened rice pudding with an almond hidden in it. It is said that finding the almond brings good luck to them.]]> 2017-11-28 19:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211104150 Marissa https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211105534 I will be bringing a Yule Log cake which originated from France. It is a sponge cake, often elaborately decorated, shaped to look like a Yule Log. The tradition of eating them as a Christmas treat has slowly spread and now people in South America as well as other parts in Europe make variations of this dessert. ]]> 2017-11-28 19:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211105534 Lexi Botticelli, Italy https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211105675 I will be bringing Struffoli, deep fried dough rolled in honey, or "Christmas cake" also known as Panettone. Often times Italians will come home from mass, and if it's cold outside, have a slice of Panettone or another Italian dessert, with hot chocolate! ]]> 2017-11-28 19:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211105675 Jae:Tamal https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211109421 Tamales have been eaten in the Americas for a long time and are even recorded Pre-Colombian history. They are a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa or dough, which is steamed in a corn husk which is discarded before eating ]]> 2017-11-28 19:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211109421 Norway (Cameron) https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211115629 Hide your brooms! a Christmas Eve tradition that dates back centuries to when people believed that witches and evil spirits came out on Christmas Eve looking for brooms to ride on. ]]> 2017-11-28 19:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211115629 Kerry : Christmas in Catalonia https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211121629 Im going to create a poop man figure and decorate it and place it down to be beaten

]]> 2017-11-28 19:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211121629 Javier Portela: Christmas in Puerto ip1606 https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211525839 During the Holidays and 3 Kings Day in Puerto-Rico there is a variety of holiday foods and especially coconut/alcoholic based deserts and drinks like Coquito, Rum cake, Arroz con Dulce, Etc.
I will be bringing Tembleque, a coconut pudding with cinnamon!]]> 2017-11-29 17:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211525839 Whisper https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211691953 I will be making Sufganiyot, a Dish eaten in Israel usually around Hanukkah. Sufganiyah are deeped fried donuts filled with jelly or custard and topped with powdered sugar. ]]> 2017-11-30 02:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/211691953 Ben Arthur: an Australian Christmas https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/213135467 For my Australian Christmas i will be making a traditional dish called a Pavlova. Pavlova is a baked meringue desert covered in berries that look like a wreath. Named after a Russian prima ballerina. The pavlova was created to honor her when she toured around Australia.]]> 2017-12-05 02:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/213135467 Dana Williams https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/213145506 I will be bringing Kompot z Owocow Suszonych and Pierniczki(clove spice cookies and dried fruit compote for dipping 😋), polish desserts that were traditionally made for Wigilia, a feast on Christmas Eve. 
Also, before taking a cookie, you must submit a wish to the “wish box” I’ll be bringing- Before Wigilia began, families would share wishes around the table.

]]> 2017-12-05 04:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/213145506 Christmas in Brazil (dia de festas) https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/215503970 Quindim is a tradional desert for Christmas. It consists of egg yolk, sugar, ground coconut, and chocolate (optional). ]]> 2017-12-12 16:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/215503970 Christmas in Brazil https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/215513639 2017-12-12 17:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/215513639 Christmas In Italy https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/215891469 In Italy, Christmas practices are very different from that in America! Traditionally, Italians do not eat meat on Christmas Eve. They prefer to eat leaner meals so as to purify their bodies for the holiday coming up. Instead, Italian Christmas Eve dishes consisted largely of fish! In the past, eel was a popular dish to be prepared, though that has faded over time. Instead, these days Christmas Eve dishes consist mostly of baccala, octopus, and shellfish. ]]> 2017-12-13 17:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/215891469 Chr https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/216349775 2017-12-14 22:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/216349775 Christmas in Brazil https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/216354506 Quindim is a brazilan desert that made from egg yolk, sugar, and ground coconut.]]> 2017-12-14 22:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/216354506 Kara M. https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/217409073 I am going to be bringing empanadas, a dish they make in Peru and many other countries. It is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried. The name comes from the Spanish verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread.]]> 2017-12-20 03:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/217409073 Hunter Graham: christmas in spain (mainly Catalonia and Aragon) https://padlet.com/ashearer1/Christmas/wish/217446818 Candy shitting long with a name you wouldnt expect 

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