1. Food and Religion

2. Christianity
Church – place of worship for Christians

3. Christianity
Easter Biscuits

4. Christianity
Hot Cross Buns – popular at Easter, the cross on these buns symbolises the cross where Jesus died

5. Christianity
Christmas Dinner vegetables

6. Christianity
Christmas dinner – turkey, sausages, stuffing & gravy

7. Islam
Mosque – place of worship for Muslims

8. Islam
Dates – a quick energy-boosting snack popular with many Muslims in the evening after fasting all day during the month of Ramadan

9. Islam
Moroccan lentil soup (Harira) – a popular dish for Muslims living in North Africa, eaten in the evening after fasting all day during the month of Ramadan

10. Islam
Arabian Fattoush – a refreshing salad popular with many Muslims in the evening after fasting all day during the month of Ramadan

11. Hinduism

12. Hinduism
Mater paneer – a Hindi vegetarian dish of paneer (as kind of soft cheese) and peas in a spicy tomato sauce

13. Hinduism
Lassi – a yogurt based drink, often made with fruits such as mangoes, popular during the Hindu festival of Holi

14. Hinduism
Traditional Indian sweets such as ladoos, barfis and halwas are eaten during many Indian celebrations including the Hindu festivals Diwali and Holi.

15. Sikhism

16. Sikhism
Samosas – fried pastry with spicy filling of vegetables or meat (often lamb) – popular during Sikh celebrations

17. Sikhism
Kheer (spiced rice pudding)

18. Sikhism
Masala tea (Chai), a blend of milk, sugar, spices and black tea.  

19. Judaism

20. Judaism
Fried foods such as these potato pancakes (‘latkes’) are traditionally eaten at Hanukkah, as these symbolise the ‘miracle of oil’ which was used to light the candles at the end of the three-year war.

21. Judaism
Sweet Kugel – a traditional dairy noodle pudding.

22. Judaism
Special triangular fruit-filled cookies called ‘Hamantaschen’ are traditionally eaten at Purim.

23. Buddhism

24. Buddhism
Buddha’s Delight (vegetable and tofu stir fry) with rice.

25. Buddhism
Steamed Buddhist Monk Dumplings filled with a spicy vegetable mix.