This holiday season, lasagna appears poised to become a new Christmas favorite. According to a recent YouGov survey, this hearty Italian classic ranks second only to macaroni and cheese, capturing the attention of home cooks and holiday hosts nationwide.

Americans have a robust variety of beloved dishes, but many of these everyday favorites are mind-boggling to people from other countries. Cultural differences in taste and tradition mean what’s normal at home can appear downright baffling elsewhere.