Chestnuts show up each Christmas because of a centuries-old tradition that that still thrives today, with street vendors roasting them for the holiday season.

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” The opening line of one of the most enduring Christmas songs of all time paints a scene that’s warm, nostalgic, and unmistakably festive — crackling fire, winter ...

While roasted chestnuts are a bit expensive, people still buy them because they are delicious and they form part of the ...

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire." The opening line of one of the most enduring Christmas songs of all time paints a scene that's warm, nostalgic, and unmistakably festive - crackling fire, winter ...