<p>Christmas is a popular time in Estonia. The Estonian Christmas has many familiar traditions from western and northern European festive celebrations. Estonia's Nordic wintry climate also helps to create a Christmas atmosphere. Estonian cultural rural and pagan traditions have also influenced the Estonian Christmas and create some unique Christmas customs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Food is naturally a big part of Christmas. Estonia's traditional foods include rye bread pork cabbage potatoes and dairy products and these play a big part in Estonia's Christmas meals. Estonians enjoy fresh seasonal ingredients and these help create a variety of Christmas dishes. Of course a wide range of indulgent festive foods such as cookies cakes and chocolate dishes are also enjoyed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Try some Estonian Christmas food with this book - The Estonian Christmas Cookbook.</p>