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Christmas Cuisine

We're sure you've heard of Italian cuisine, or Indian or Chinese, but have you heard of Christmas cuisine? That's right! There is a lavish array of food that is traditionally associated with the season of goodwill. Of course every country has its own traditional Christmas food from the Swedish Vort Limpa (rye bread with grated orange peel) and the very British Dundee cake and roast beef to the spicy Chicken or Lamb Biryani from India (spicy rice cooked with meat).

But what are the Christmas staples right here in the USA? In case you were wondering, we've compiled a delicious list especially for those who are blissfully afflicted with the proverbial 'sweet tooth.'

Apple Cider &endash; A refreshing non-alcoholic drink that can be enjoyed by the entire family, apple cider is our choice of preferred Christmas hydration. Another popular drink, just right for the cold weather is hot or mulled cider, made by adding spices, orange peel etc to apple cider and heating it almost to boiling point.

Cranberry Sauce- As popular during Thanksgiving as during Christmas, the tart and slightly sweet cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment to a traditional roast turkey!

Eggnog &endash; A hot drink, typically made with milk, egg and sugar, eggnog tastes equally delicious with or without adding alcohol (rum, brandy or cognac) to the concoction.

Fruit Cake &endash; A delicacy that's believed to have originated in Rome, where pine nuts and raisins were mixed into Barley mash, the fruit cake is now an integral part of Christmas festivities. In addition to candied fruit, these cakes can also have rum and brandy added to them, adding to their longevity and rich taste.

Marzipan- Everyone's favorite candy during Christmas time, Marzipan is nothing but almonds and sugar made into small bits of candy in various shapes and even colors! Along with candy canes, marzipan makes for a very delicious filling for those little red stockings that are hung with so much expectation.

Hot Chocolate &endash; Truly the cup that cheers at Christmas! Hot chocolate or hot cocoa is always eagerly welcomed in the cold snowy weather. Few other sensations can compare to the comfort of cold hands and noses wrapped around and buried in the warmth and aroma of a steaming mug of chocolate.

Christmas cookies- A simple combination of flour, eggs and sugar, what's so Christmassy about Christmas cookies, you wonder? Well, it's all about shape! And boy do Christmas cookies come in Christmas shapes! Everything from the simpler stars to the more complex angels and Santas, to intricate Christmas trees, these cookies can create the Christmas spirit all by themselves. Not only are they absolutely enjoyable to make and eat, they're also a good gifting idea, especially for children to both give and get!