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Chop suey, a holiday classic for generations, is a dish of rich origins

By Neda Ulaby
Published December 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM CST

Before its fall from grace, the Chinese-American dish chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.

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