Whether you love eggnog, ginger, chocolate, mincemeat or peppermint, when it comes to Christmas fare, some foods are more popular than others. We've all got our favorite festive recipes!

One thing is for sure, though, punches, puddings and pies are sure to take pride of place on the Christmas dinner table every year.

From mulled wine to persimmon pudding and candy cane pie, check out the 40 recipes to get you in the holiday spirit, including:

• Eggnog Pudding Punch
• Hot Buttered Rum Punch
• British-Style Flaming Christmas Pudding
• Fig Puddings with Brandy Butter Stars
• Swedish-Style Christmas Rice Pudding
• Plum Pie with Custard
• Alaskan Snow Pie
• Eggnog Cranberry Pie

Regardless of how big or small family festivities or how many presents are under the tree, Christmas this year is a time to eat, drink and be merry.

A Christmas Cookbook will help make sure you serve up a big helping of sweet seasonal success! So, celebrate the holidays with the 40 punch, pudding & pie recipes!