This holiday treat was found on the tables of many families during the 19th and early 20th centuries, but now it's usually found in a few key areas. The main ingredient was so common, it was called the fast food of the nation. While the main ingredient has been eaten for millennia, the holiday version has only been around for a few hundred years. We're exploring the history and origins of oyster stuffing.

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This holiday dessert is a newer cousin to a traditional English favourite. Filled with fruit and a little bit of spirits, this cake is a seasonal staple on tables throughout the Caribbean. It has now made its way across the world as people traveled for work and play. We're exploring the history and origins of Jamaican Black Cake.

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This donut shaped treat has its roots way back to the seventh century but emigrated to the United States in the early 1800s. Its name reminds most of the jolly gift bringer who lives at the North Pole. They can come in many different flavours and colours. They've even become the state pastry of Wisconsin. We are exploring the history and origins of the kringle.

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Legend has it that the name for this dessert came from a cry of amazement from a boy at the sight of this gold-coloured cake! It stems from a tradition of women meeting on Christmas eve to bake together. This sweet cake resembles a Christmas star guiding the magi to the birth of Jesus. Even the box in comes in can be used as a toy. We're exploring the history and origin of pandoro.

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This dish is found on the tables of many African countries during the holidays, as well as when there's a large gathering of people for a party or celebration. While the basic ingredients are the same, there are many different variations depending on where you're from. It has been debated so much, there was actually an online Twitter war on which country had the best recipe. We're exploring the history and origins of jollof rice.

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This towering dessert almost resembles a children's stacking toy and sometimes there's a prize hidden inside. Made with just a few ingredients, it can be a bit tricky to make and can sometimes take generations to perfect. And while its origins may have started in Greece, it has now become a Scandinavian tradition for many families over the holidays. We're exploring the history and origins of kransekake.

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This sweet treat can be found in the candy dishes of many grandma's homes. Its origin has been lost to history but the mechanism used for this candy was created in America. The creator of this machine may be the bane of many children. The candy's extremely brittle consistency makes it easy to break off a piece for sharing. We're discovering the history and origins of ribbon candy.

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During the holiday season hundreds of these treats are made, sometimes by just one household. Their name can be a bit confusing when first heard. They have originated in Europe but have settled in America. It's the cookie that isn't called a cookie. We're exploring the history and origins of sand tarts.

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Merry Christmas! This is a bonus episode to thank you all for listening. Here are a few weird Newfoundland traditions from the past that happened around Christmas. Thanks again for listening and please share this podcast with friends to spread the Christmas joy.

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It's the Christmas eve tradition that may not be true to its name. Friends and family gather together on Christmas eve in Italian households to have this large meal. And it was recently featured on The Bear, the series about the trials and tribulations of restaurant life. We're exploring the history and origins of the Feast of the Seven Fishes.

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