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A variety of hors d'œuvres, hearty dishes, sides and desserts makes every holiday gathering a memorable one -- regardless of where you are or what you're celebrating. Test your knowledge about your favorite holiday lineups from around the world. We promise you'll want to come back for seconds!Pan de muerto, or "bread of the dead," is often made in interesting shapes for this Mexican celebration.
After pouring brandy on the pudding, people set it on fire for extra excitement. Be sure to blow the fire out before taking a bite!
Browning these potato patties in oil is a popular tradition during Hanukkah.
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This rich dessert got its name from the fig.
Jai can consist of various vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts, but not any type of meat. For religious reasons, Buddhists celebrating the Chinese New Year start it off meatless.
Good ol' barbeque and burgers are all-American, but the origin of the hot dog is still debated. Regardless, hot dogs are a prime menu item for the 4th of July.
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The family feasted on a goose, which was cheaper than turkey at the time.
Just as chocolate bunnies are considered a special treat during Easter, candies shaped like human skulls are popular among those celebrating the lives of the dead.
Mince pies, which usually contain a combination of dried and candied fruit infused with brandy and spices, are popular treats for Father Christmas in England.
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Meatless foods that taste like turkey and hot dogs are easy to find, but tofu versions of venison haven't hit the commercial market yet.
Irish beef stew is a hearty dish often eaten for St. Patrick's Day.
Your mother told you to eat your vegetables for a reason -- economic prosperity is one of them for New Year's.
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Though all these combinations are subtly sweet, apples and honey are a special combination for Rosh Hashanah.
Kwanzaa, which celebrates African-American history and culture, is unlikely to have ties to crème brulee -- a dessert from Europe.
Though homemade mashed potatoes are most likely a must for your Thanksgiving feast, historians think potatoes were rare to come by.
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Creating these domed cakes, as well as other symbolic foods, is a holiday tradition in Russia.
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims consider baklava a tasty dessert after a day of fasting.
Kheer is a milky pudding consisting of boiled rice or wheat, and it is usually garnished with nuts or raisins.
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What would Thanksgiving be without a carved turkey, homemade stuffing and pumpkin pie?
Originally eaten on Jan. 6 for Kings' Day to honor the three kings in the Bible, modern king cakes are a part of Mardi Gras celebrations. If you find the baby, people say you have to buy the next cake.