Regardless of the ingredients, the resulting filling should be sweet. The kitchens of Hungary are often credited with the invention of this pastry, but it is also popular in a number of other countries within Central Europe and Eastern Europe. It is quite common for Bejgli to be included in holiday spreads. In countries where Bejglis are popular, it is quite common for these pastries to be served at Christmas and Easter. Of course, the pastry has also been introduced to countries where peoples from Central and Eastern Europe have migrated. There are a number of cuisines that have pastries that are similar, although not identical, to Bejgli.