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An oliebol is a Dutch beignet, a variety of doughnut or fried dough that is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve. People often eat it with raisins baked inside and with powdered sugar on top. Another variation is made with apple inside instead of raisins. It is also called different names in different countries like in Ghana, West Africa , there locally known as Boffrot. My love for this doughnut really resonates with my culutral connection with the history of the Duth and with my country Ghana. When leaving Ghana to study in The Netherlands,I thought I would be exposed to new foods but I was so excited to try and blend into the Dutch culture but oh was I wrong because my country and The Netherlands seem to have a lot in common one being it this doughnut. The origins of oliebollen are not entirely clear. They are said by some to have been first eaten by Germanic tribes in the Netherlands during the Yule, the period between December 21 and January 2 where such baked goods were used.