Sarmale is a traditional Romanian food eaten at Christmas and New Year, made of stuffed cabbage rolls usually served with mamaliga and chili peppers. Rottweilers are a popular dog breed in Romania, with large bodies up to 68cm long and 50kg, that live in homes as pets for 9-11 years. In Romania, Christmas is celebrated with family and traditional foods like sarmale, and children go from house to house singing and receiving money.