15 traditional New Year's dishes that are served at the festive table in different countries of the world (16 photos)

New Year is a time of magic, when the whole world plunges into a festive atmosphere and organizes fun events. One of the most amazing and interesting aspects of this event is the variety of traditional delicacies prepared in different countries of the world for the festive table.





Among them there are both gourmet treats and purely symbolic snacks, which, in spite of everything, reflect the richness of the cultural heritage and a unique message. Cooking them (even despite the many alternatives) helps create a great mood and strengthen connections between generations. Let's see what interesting things cooks of different nationalities are preparing for the New Year and Christmas celebrations.

Olibol, Netherlands



This treat consists of small balls of dough fried in oil. They are coated with sugar or powdered sugar. Dried currants or raisins are used as filling. Most often, people eat them not at home, but at holiday fairs.

Marzipan pig, Austria and Germany





Funny and tasty marzipan pigs are made as a holiday treat or a full-fledged gift for family and friends.

Festive almond cake Kransekake, Denmark and Norway



Kransekage is a traditional confectionery product consisting of almond rings of different sizes. The layers are glued together with sweet white icing. The ideal dessert is hard on the outside and soft on the inside.

Cotecchino, Italy



This is a fatty sausage that is made from pork (or rather, from the lower part of the leg). Italians love the dish for its simplicity and satiety. Traditionally it is served with lentils or mashed potatoes.

Soda bread, Ireland



This unusual holiday bread necessarily contains caraway seeds and other spices. The baked goods are also soaked in whiskey to keep them fresh for as long as possible.

Banitsa, Bulgaria



Banitsa is a traditional and very tasty layer cake with cheese. During preparation, pieces of paper with wishes are always hidden in the dish.

Christmas ham, Finland



The Finns' favorite treat during the New Year holidays. It is served with a sweet sauce made from apple juice, mustard and meat broth.

Christmas log (buche de noel), France



The traditional French dessert is a thin sponge cake coated with a creamy filling. It is carefully wrapped into a roll and decorated at your own discretion. Most often it is filled with chocolate icing.

Herring in sour cream with apple, Poland



It is difficult to imagine a Polish New Year's table without traditional herring in sour cream with apple. They say that those who eat this dish on New Year's Eve will enjoy success and good luck throughout the year.

Christmas carp, Czech Republic



Many Czechs associate the holiday not with meat and sweets, but with fish.

Galloping John, USA



A holiday dish from the southern states of the United States. Made from rice, cowpeas (cowpeas), onions, cabbage and bacon.

Vasilopita pie, Greece



A round coffee cake usually made with almonds. Vasilopita is traditionally baked with a coin inside. It is believed that such a surprise brings good luck to the one who finds it.

Soba noodles, Japan



Japanese families eat buckwheat on New Year's Eve.soba noodles. This is done to say goodbye to the past year and welcome the coming year. The tradition began in the 17th century. The long noodles in this delicious ritual symbolize longevity and prosperity.

Roscón de Reyes, Mexico, Spain



This is a holiday bread baked in the shape of a ring and topped with candied fruits or fruits. Some trinket (for example, a coin) is hidden inside it, which is a symbol of good luck for the one who finds it.

Tteokguk, Korea



Eating this soup with rice cakes, meat and vegetables is strictly a group activity for Koreans. It is believed to bring the eater good luck for the coming year.