Nowhere on earth celebrates Midsummer Day quite like Scandinavia. Held over three days, it’s the biggest national holiday outside Christmas. Bright clear skies and long hours of daylight make it the perfect time for this outdoor cultural celebration.

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2 more sleeps and Christmas is finally here! And because we’re feeling so festive, the final part of our series is also here – so, if you’ve ever wondered what the Eastern European Christmas food looks like then read on…

And while you’re here, what did you think of the first and second part of the series?

PART III

Countries in spotlight: Poland, Romania, Czech Republic & Slovakia

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5 Days until Christmas! Here it goes – the second part of our Christmas food traditions series!

Missed the first part?

PART II

Countries in spotlight: UK and Ireland & Germany

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A week until Christmas, so it’s time for some European Christmas delicacies! This is the period of carols and kind words, wonderful lights and decorations, presents and hugs from friends and delicious food, enjoyed with family. Each culture is unique and has plenty of Christmas customs with rich history, traditions that are proudly celebrated to this day. Now, get ready, as we will take you on a mouth-watering journey and show you the best Christmas food traditions in Europe.

PART I

Countries in spotlight: Portugal, France & Italy

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The rain in Spain falls mainly in plain goes the tune from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical My Fair Lady. And it’s on these fertile plains that the farmers grow the fresh fruits, vegetables, olives and wines that are key ingredients in Spanish food. Add in the fresh seafood from a long coastline and the livestock from the mountains and you have a wonderful Mediterranean diet and a gastronomic paradise. 

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