Christmas is a time for family gatherings, gifts, and of course, good food! While the Christmas tree and Santa Claus are universal symbols, Christmas culinary traditions vary greatly from country to country, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of our planet.
Europe stands out as a continent of endless culinary traditions, a mosaic of flavors that combine sweet and savory, achieving a perfect combination to excite the palates of the most exquisite. From the Nordic feast with its smoked salmon and gingerbread cookies to the British stuffed turkey and the French bûche de Noël, each country offers a unique taste of Christmas. Spanish Iberian ham, French foie gras, and British Christmas pudding are just a few examples of the delicacies that adorn European Christmas tables.
In Spain, the variety is even greater, with dishes ranging from Galician seafood to cod a la Vizcaina. Although in each autonomous community the tradition is adapted to the tastes of the citizens, Andalusia stands out for the combination of seafood and turkey, also the famous and desired batch of Iberians that can not be missed is included.
What makes the difference between Spain and the rest of the countries is not only the food but also the culture, really not in all countries it is traditional that the whole family is so united in those dates and especially the tradition of the bells that is only done in Spain as a European country, although in other countries of America it is tradition as in Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Venezuela.
Christmas is a celebration that unites people through food. Each dish tells a story and reflects the culture of a place, therefore every culture is always valid although we may like it more or less.