Some say that the best thing about Egypt is that it is sunny all year round, while that may be true, Egyptians also particularly relish the arrival of winter for the cooler winds that it provides. While the country certainly boasts few Christmas carols and little to no spiced pumpkin beverages, there is a certain atmosphere to be celebrated nonetheless. Here are top items that are a mark of true winter in Egypt. 1. Sahlab It is warm, sweet and infused with vanilla and coconut. Sahlab is most ostensibly what all Egyptians look forward to with the arrival of winter. Make no mistake that the origins of sahlab are hard to track down; it is popular all over the Middle East during winter times. The debate between hot chocolate and sahlab is intense in Egypt, with many preferring the latter, especially when topped with crushed nuts. 2. Alexandria Seasons in Alexandria tend be distinguished. It is not rare for it to hale and rain. Although Egypt’s sewage system is not in the least bit to absorb the torrents of rain water, Alexandrians enjoy a little bit of a pour here…
