December 30, 2022

QUESTION:

In which European country do people enjoy “oliebollen” (a pastry similar to donuts or beignets) on New Year’s Eve?

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ANSWER:

The Netherlands

“It is believed that the fried dough was used as an offering to appease the Germanic goddess Perchta and her evil spirits who used to fly through the winter night skies.”

Source: travelgluttons.com