Christmas
The celebration of Christmas has strong roots in European culture. It matters not whether you celebrate Christmas as the religious occasion it originated as or as a special family day, traditional European foods are often found at the center of our gatherings. Many of these foods are shared across cultural divides and some are distinct to specific heritages. We are free to hold fast to our own traditions or to explore those of others!
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Hamlet chocolate coins
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Hauswirth Rum Kokos
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Honey Bear Chestnut Puree
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Irish Whiskey and Cream chocolates
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Koopmans Oliebollen Mix
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Kuchenmeister Christmas Stollen
$7.59 -
Lonka Rum Beans
$5.39 -
Petit Four Buttercream Pastries
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Real Butter Imported Banket Almond Pastry Sticks
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Robertsons Mincemeat without Suet
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Schluckwerder chocolate wreaths
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Schluckwerder Rum Truffles
$5.99
Oma’s Favourite Tipple
The Christmas season brings back memories of visiting Oma where tiny little glasses of advocaat were served together with little "teelepels" (coffee spoons) to eat it with. For those of you who are not quite as old as me or born after Bols no longer exported the "good...
Christmas Tree Chocolates
Chocolate Christmas tree ornaments have been popular since 1880 when Woolworth sold the first chocolate ornaments in their department stores. In England you will find chocolate coins covered in gold foil paper. These coins are an echo of the generosity of St. Nicolas...
Why Dutch People Give Chocolate Letters
Why do Dutch people give chocolate letters? When we receive our initial on "Pakjesavond" December 5 or at Christmas most of us just eat the delicious chocolate without wondering why this unique tradition is still practiced. The history of receiving a "letter" dates...