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RELIGIONS AND FESTIVE FOODS - Coggle Diagram
RELIGIONS AND FESTIVE FOODS
ISLAM
Eid al-Fitr
Celebrates the end of Ramadan and is associated with gratitude, family gatherings, generosity and sharing food.
Ma'amoul
Sheer khurma
Biryani
Baklava
Eid al-Adha
Commemorates the devotion of Prophet Abraham to God. Animal sacrifice is associated with this festival, and the meat is traditionally shared with family, friends and people in need
Lamb, goat or beef
Kabsa
Mansaf
Biryani
Desserts
Ma'amoul
Baklava
other regional sweets
Ramadan
Suhoor
Eaten before fasting begins
Porridge
Eggs
Bread
Yoghurt
Rice dishes
Fruit
Iftar
Eaten after sunset to break the fast
Many Muslims traditionally begin with dates and water, followed by a larger meal.
Muslims eat halal food
Food permitted under Islamic law
Meat must meet halal requirements
Pork and its deratives are forbidden
JUDAISM
Passover (Pesach)
Seder
Matzah
Unleavened bread
Representing the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt
Maror
Bitter herbs
often horseradish or lettuce, symbolising the bitterness of slavery
Charoset
A sweet mixture of fruit nuts, etc
Symbolising the mortar used by enslaved Israelites.
Karpas
A green vegetable
symbolising spring
Egg
Represents a traditional festival offering
and also associated with the cycle of life
Main meal
Chicken
Brisket
Vegetables
Potatoes
Matzah ball soup
Rosh Hashanah
Jewish New Year
Apples dipped in honey
Symbolise the wish for a sweet, good new year
Round challah
Special bread whose circular shape
Represents the cycle of the year
Pomegranates
Symbolise abundance and blessings
Honey cake
Sweet dessert
Associated with hopes for a sweet year
Other foods
Fish
Chicken
Brisket
Carrot dishes
Hanukkah
Festival of Lights
Latkes
Fried potato pancakes
Sufganiyot
Doughnuts, often filled with jam.
Dairy foods
Some families eat cheese-based dishes as part of the tradition
Other foods
Regional fried foods
Festive desserts
Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement
Before the fast
Substantial meal
Bread
Chicken
Rice
Vegetables
Other familiar family dishes
Jewish people follow kashrut
Jewish dietary laws
Foods that comply are called KOSHER
Pork and shellfish are prohibited
Meat and dairy are not eaten together
Meat must meet kosher requirements
CHRISTIANITY
Christmas
Birth of Jesus Christ
Roast turkey or chicken
Popular main courses in Britain and other countries
Roast potatoes and vegetables
Common accompaniments
Stuffing and gravy
Often served with roasted meat
Christmas pudding
Rich dessert containing dried fruit and spices
Mince pies
Small pastries filled with spiced dried fruit
Panettone
Italian sweet bread containing dried fruit
Other examples of popular Christmas foods in Argentina
Vitel toné
Pan dulce
Easter
Roast lamb
It can symbolise Jesus' sacrifice
Eggs
Represent new life and renewal and are associated with Easter celebrations
Hot cross buns
Spiced buns marked with a cross
Colomba di Pasqua
Italian dove-shaped Easter cake
Chocolate eggs
Popular modern Easter treats in many countries
Lent
Period of reflection and preparation before Easter (lasting around 40 days)
Fasting and abstinence
Fish
Simple meals
Hot cross buns