AROUND 2.2 billion believers worldwide are celebrating Christmas tomorrow but each country has its own unique food traditions. Here are some of the seasonal delicacies around the globe.

A dash of Malaysian Twist-mas

IN Malaysia, Christmas is celebrated by only around 10% of the total population. But the festival is no less jolly here, with local traditions reflecting the merriment under the tropical skies. While the Christmas roast is a popular centrepiece on the festive table, the diverse communities
in the country make the celebratory spread uniquely distinctive.

Compiled by Hariati Azizan and Syed Umar Ariff
Visualisation: Nor Shalina Abdul Samad
Sources: National Geographic, Food Network and news agencies

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