Word: fruitbread
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...regional holiday specialties are quite so dramatic. Stollen, a kind of fruitbread, is popular in Germanic countries, along with gingerbread and mulled wine. In France, holiday feasts typically feature oysters, foie gras and a bûche de Noël, a log-shaped cake. Few Japanese are Christian, but many celebrate Christmas and nearly everyone buys a Christmas cake decorated with figurines. Russia's Orthodox Christians, who celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, flock to have their fortunes told in the week before the holiday. Britons swear by their Christmas pudding, a steamed, alcohol-soaked fruitcake. One cherished ritual...
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