Food is more than just something you eat to keep you healthy; it symbolizes happiness, togetherness, and community. Food is an important part of any celebration regardless of the reason! Here are just a few ways food is used in celebrations around the world!
Chinese New Year: Traditional Lunar New Year food is made to bring good luck and wealth. For example, dumplings bring wealth, fish brings fortune, and spring rolls bring a fresh start! Bringing in the Chinese New Year is a huge part of the Chinese tradition and food is at the center of the celebration!
Hanukkah: Hanukkah is an 8-day traditional holiday that is part of the Jewish religion. This 8-day celebration is used to exchange gifts, play games, and eat food! Latkes, brisket, sufganiyot, and kugel are all foods that families gather to eat. These hearty and flavorful foods are loaded with spices such as paprika, ginger, and curry, with hints of sweet fruits such as mango and pineapple.
Diwali: Diwali is an Indian festival of lights that is 5 days long. Mithai are Indian sweets made from flour, sugar, nuts, and boiling milk. This particular food is a large part of Diwali tradition, and it brings people together by baking and enjoying sweets while they celebrate!
Kwanzaa: Kwanzaa is an annual celebration that is observed by many African Americans from December 26 to January 1. This is a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values that includes a community feast on the sixth day called Karamu. The main dish is a one-pot stew served with sides such as herbed chicken thighs and romaine salad with orange and radish.
Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving is an American celebration centered around food! Thanksgiving dinner brings friends and families around the table. Families travel just to enjoy food with loved ones! Savory meats followed by tasty sweets are the flavors of the season!
Regardless of your reason to celebrate, food will bring it to the next level! Take a bite out of celebrating by trying some of our favorite seasonings, like Tandoori Masala and Moroccan. Try something new and taste the world! We can’t wait to see what you make next!