Belize has a vibrant culture thanks to a mix of influences and people from backgrounds including Creole, Maya, Garifuna, Mestizo, Mennonites, European, Chinese, East Indian and a blend of many other cultures. 

Belizean cuisine showcases a mixture of these cultures.  At Christmas, Belizeans celebrate with the traditional turkey dinners but it's always served with the quintessential Belize dish of rice and beans, as well as cranberry sauce and stuffing.

Other well-loved Belizean recipes during the Holidays include black Christmas cake, rum-popo, bollos and tamales.