Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Leanna Fry, who collected information from her mother, Elaine Fry. Traditional Christmas food, made in advance so time can intensify the flavor.

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Jonathan Porschet, who collected information from Pedro Avila. Learned four years before recording. Gnocchi is pasta made with potatoes, eggs, and flour, nearly always eaten on the 29th of each month, when children find coins under their plates.

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student David Huffman, who collected information from Thelma C. Anderson. (Not at all clear how the recipe came from Julia Hatch Workman to the stated Themla.) Doughnuts made as Christmas stocking stuffers, including some in special shapes.

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Sheila Ann Marin, who collected information from her roommate, Kathy Ann Hoffman, who measured it from her Hungarian grandmother's unwritten and unmeasured recipe. Spiced cookies, traditionally cut in the shape of people; made for Christmas and traditionally hung on Christmas trees. Preparing dough takes ten days' wait, and softening cookies after baking takes a few days also.

Report by Utah State University student Kristin Mann, who collected information from her mother, Judith Poulsen. Yeast-raised sweet buns with cinnamon and raisins. May be served with butter icing (recipe not included). Traditional for Easter.

Report by Utah State University folklore student DeAnn Rasmussen, who collected information from Nan Hammer. A cake made for Christmas Eve dessert and frosted with brown sugar frosting (recipe included). First written at DeAnn's request.

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Robert Kurtz, who collected information from Kristin Rae Kurtz. Made at Christmas and given to neighbors. A cake with lemon rind baked in, and doused with sweetened lemon juice when removed from oven.

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Robert Kurtz, who collected information from his grandmother Treasa Michel. Sugar cookies with lemon rind. Made for various holidays.

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Heidi Goodwin about how moon cakes are given to guests, friends, and relatives; they are filled pastries with an egg yolk at the center, legendarily used to pass secret messages.

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Heather Hamilton, who collected information from her roommate Wendy Dahl. Frozen four-layer dessert with chocolate and white creme, prepared for special occasions.