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- The Christmas season is celebrated differently across the diaspora, with food central to these traditions.
- In Nigeria, common dishes include jollof rice, plantains, and various meats.
- Ghanaian tables feature roasted chicken.
- Across West Africa and the Caribbean, hibiscus drinks like sorrel and sobolo carry significance linked to the transatlantic slave trade, and these practices reflect identities and emphasize gathering and sharing food within families and communities during the holidays.
