When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

Welcome fall in Germany with this fizzy, refreshing young wine and a slice of savory onion tart.

This German sundae masquerades as an Italian dinner.

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.

This retro sandwich filling was once a convenient, comforting funeral food.

For Italian-Americans, Christmas Eve is all about the seafood.

Don’t worry: This sweet, creamy Mormon potluck staple isn’t actually made of frogs.

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.

Scotland's beloved traditional dish is deep-fried and served up fast-food style.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

No one eats pickled herring like the Dutch.

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

This melting-pot munchie combines fries, shawarma, melted cheese, garlic sauce, and spicy sambal.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

The bread and butter of Dutch cuisine includes these jumbo sprinkles.

Once an insect-dyed health tonic, this liqueur now adds a scarlet tint to Italian pastries.

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

Folding and deep-frying pies is a beloved Neapolitan tradition.

Most people have never tasted the real thing.

Baloney's predecessor is sweet, delicately spiced, and bigger than your head.