Every day is a feast in Italy, but Christmas offers even more options, including starting things off with the traditional offering of spiced and cured meats. Add in some soup for the next course and then pastas, such as lasagna or tortellini, alongside salads and vegetables and you won’t go home hungry. But don’t think you can escape fruitcake, also a popular dessert in Italy, but certainly not as popular as Panettone, a sweet bread with a distinct upright shape.
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.