Iceland’s tables will have a healthy dose of Laufabraud, a leaf bread that can also take on decoration. But naturally, you need meat to go with it. Sure, you can get smoked lamb, duck steak or other semi-routine dishes in Iceland, but tradition doesn’t stray too far from roasted reindeer. How Christmas (or is it anti-Christmas) is that?
Fried Carp and Roasted Peacock: How the World Cooks Christmas Dinner
Stuffing a turkey and dousing it in gravy isn’t the only way to celebrate Christmas with a meal. While the U.S. has some regional Christmas dinner offerings, taking a scan around the globe provides an even broader variety of culinary traditions.