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Masterclass panettone

Originally from Milan, these cake-like fruit breads have a lovely light, airy texture. They're great for Christmas – and any time of year.

Salmon is enjoyed for the main Finnish feast on Christmas Eve, and is also popular on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

With aromatic cloves, cinnamon and citrus flavours, this ‘glowing wine’ is traditionally served at Christmas markets

These fluted doughnuts – said to have been invented by shepherds – make a delicious Christmas breakfast.

With rings of chewy almond stacked to form a tower, this celebration wreath cake tastes as good as it looks.

Served early on Christmas afternoon, meat such as baked ham is traditionally eaten with rice and peas

A treat at Ceia de Natal - Christmas supper eaten after Mass - this, like many Brazilian dishes, has Portuguese roots.