The taste of Christmas in the Levant: From festive bakes to time-honored family recipes

DUBAI: Often overlooked despite being the birthplace of Jesus, Christmas in the Levant carries its own traditions and dishes. Arab News spoke to Levantine chefs who shared how their families celebrate Christmas and explore ancient traditions. Kareem “TheVoiceNoteChef”, who is Lebanese and Kuwaiti, has a blog that blends home cooking with nostalgic voice notes from his mother, resonating with thousands across the Arab diaspora. The Voice Note Chef began his blog during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to beat homesickness.

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