2006-12-20 04:27:34 · 12 answers · asked by American_Dago 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Anything, and remember why you are celebrating
2006-12-20 04:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On Christmas Eve, we have a turkey dinner, similar to Thanksgiving. But on Christmas Day, so that everyone can spend more time visiting with each other, it's more relaxed. And, the family comes and goes, due to other family obligations.On Christmas Day, I usually make a beef roast, slice it, put it in the crock pot to stay warm, and serve the dinner buffet style, along with several different salads and lots of Christmas cookies, fudge, and other desserts. This makes it easier for all of us - the kids get overwhelmed with all the toys and everything and don't like to sit down to eat a big meal. They want to play! So everyone eats when they're ready.
2006-12-20 12:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by Lou 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on who you are inviting to your dinner. Find out if they have food allergies, i.e., nuts, shellfish, eggs, etc. If so, you may want to make certain dishes that don't contain the offending ingredient or ingredients. Also find out if their personal belief system places certain dietary restrictions on what they can eat. For instance, if you have a guests that are Jewish, you might want to consider another meat alternative other than the traditional Christmas ham. If they are vegetarian or vegan (no animal protein, milk or eggs) you may want to have several dishes on hand for them that contains the respective ingredients suited to their dietary needs.
This is what I normally serve at my Christmas dinner. Hopefully, you can utilize this as a template for you own dinner when you plan yours. Feel free to remove or add any dishes that you feel that are appropriate for your holiday feast. I wish you the best of luck.
RRICHARDS2K3'S TYPICAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
Roasted Turkey
Christmas Ham
Roasted Cornish Hens Stuffed with Wild Rice
Parkerhouse Rolls
Green Bean Casserole
Tossed Green Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Collard Greens
Cornbread
Candied Yams (Marshmallow Topping optional)
Red Velvet Cake
German Chocolate Cake
Sweet Potato Pie
Cool Cranberry Pie
Banana Pudding
Assorted Cookies (chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, russian tea house, swedish spritz, and brownies)
2006-12-20 12:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by rrichards2k3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Food choices stem from ethnic groups. I can speak for myself though. Traditional Christmas dinner for me is Roast, Ham, Turkey, Baked Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, Corn bread, Mashed potatoes with brown gravy, Field peas, Stuffing, Cranberry sauce, Candied yams and for dessert, Yellow cake with chocolate frosting and Carrot cake. It's a good thing I only do this once a year!
2006-12-20 12:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no appropriate dinner. Its whatever you want. A traditional dinner is usually Turkey, stuffing and all the fixings to go with it.
2006-12-20 12:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my.... it varies so much depending on the circumstances.
In my family, the "traditional" Christmas dinner looks very much like the traditional Thanksgiving dinner - turkey, stuffing, squash, green bean casserole, olives and pickles, cranberry jelly, devilled eggs, a veggie platter.... and of course, dessert!!
2006-12-20 12:30:42 · answer #6 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At our house it would be turkey, ham, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potato's, candied yams, sweet peas, deviled eggs, gravy, green party salad, crescent rolls, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and coconut meringue pie. That is when we have it at my Mom's, or at home. My Mother-In-Law's dinner varies somewhat from this, just a little.
May Everyone have food in which to nourish Their Families.........
On Christmas..........and Always
2006-12-20 12:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by Muffin Ann 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We ordered Chinese Food last year and Pizza the year before. We aren't very traditional. This year we're having turkey, everyone at work was given one.
2006-12-20 12:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I almost bought Reindeer steaks this year (well, canadian caribou anyway- same thing). I think goose is a good choice, but ham might be best.
2006-12-20 12:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by B SIDE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe it HAS to be turkey. how about a meal with everyone having a favorite dish. Last year we had tacos and homemade enchilladas. this year we're having crab legs!!!!
2006-12-20 12:30:55 · answer #10 · answered by boopsie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
isnt ham more traditional? i think it is.
my mom makes chicken breast wrapped in corned beef slices. she then soaks them for 24hrs in mushroom soup then cooks them at 400 or whatever. AWESOME! its my favorite chicken dish ever.
but ham, i think because thats what you eat at religion based events. like easter and stuff
2006-12-20 12:37:11 · answer #11 · answered by dave_lyss420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋