Having a gourmet food distributor has taken the difficulty out of preparing for Christmas. Many people either make use of these services or team up in groups to create massive dishes for the festive occasion. Christmas has become an event for families to get together, share some gifts and devour as many delights as possible within a 24 hour period. Around most of the world, well in countries where Christmas is celebrated, the event is enjoyed in this fashion.
There are, however, some places that still like to deviate from the norm. Traditions that have been passed down and may seem a little strange to outsiders. For your entertainment, we have sourced some of the most bizarre Christmas traditions around the world, all related to the food on the day:
Japan:
That old chicken lover from Kentucky stole the hearts of thousands of Japanese people. An advertising campaign over 40 years ago proved highly successful in the country, as many Japanese people consider KFC as the traditional thing to eat for Christmas dinner. Its popularity is so immense, that many people are required to book and order in advance to cater for the KFC feast on the 25th of December.
Great Britain:
Although not a strange food, the British have a superstitious custom when it comes to making the Christmas pudding. According to folklore, if you want your Christmas wish to come true, you need to have a turn at stirring the Christmas pudding. Traditionally, it is also made with a sixpence or threepence baked inside, and the person who gets the coin will enjoy a prosperous year ahead.
Slovakia:
The saying: "do not play with your food" does not count here. At the start of Christmas eve dinner, the head of the table throws Loksa (a bread with poppy seeds and water) onto the ceiling. The more that sticks to the ceiling, the more prosperous the next year will be.
If none of these events are for you, simply browse a menu for a food distributor or whip up some delights of your own. Here