"Chestnuts are a fixture in any Christmas meal for us," says Payard. On Christmas Day, the French savor a hearty brunch that may include creamy scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and toast. After attending an early morning holy communion on Christmas Day, Greeks go home for an all-day eating fest, says Loi. Posole is a traditional way to start a Mexican Christmas meal. Christmas Day itself is about finishing leftovers and hitting the streets for outdoor parties, he says.

Source: CNN December 24, 2020 11:03 UTC