12 iconic Christmas foods from around the world

It’s Christmas, and in many regions like the Philippines, the festivities keep on coming, with merrymakers and foodies enthusiastically tucking into their favourite Christmas treats. If you’re looking to make your holiday feast extra special this year, draw some inspiration from these iconic 12 Christmas dishes and food traditions from across the globe, including Japan’s KFC meals, Peru’s delectable hot chocolate, and the classic holiday glazed ham.

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• Inside the inaugural Tatler Best of Asia, two days of extraordinary celebrations in Bangkok

Cheers,
Isabel Martel Francisco
Dining editor & deputy editorial director
Tatler Philippines

This Christmas, take your taste buds on a gastronomic tour with these 12 holiday staples that include roast goose, thick hot chocolate, and almond butter cookies

• Mamacita by the Dr. Wine group has opened its doors in Forbes Town BGC with a menu made by chef Charles Montañez
• La Chinesca by chef Bruce Ricketts is officially in BGC, not only are they serving his take on Mexican fare but they also have merch and dog treats too
• Goxo (a new 12 seater bar-asador concept with a prix fixe menu) by the Txoko Asador team, is now ready for service in Salcedo Village