Venezuelan Christmas doesn’t smell like cinnamon, nor does it smell like spruce, peppermint or firewood. It smells, predominantly, like plantain leaves. It’s a dish that combines three different cultures, a Catholic bishop and political unrest.  So, let’s explore the exciting and interesting history and origins of this beautifully wrapped Venezuelan Christmas gift: hallacas.

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https://en.wikibooks.org/

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