Christmas Dinner

Think of the Christmas dinner and the first image that comes to mind is a table groaning under the weight of a sandwich spread fit for kings - roast turkey, mashed or roasted potatoes, cranberry sauce, steamed vegetables and other garnishes, all characteristic of a typical Christmas meal.

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Well, ancient customs and indigenous traditions together have influenced what comes to the table on Christmas Day for families in various countries around the world. Let's embark on a culinary journey around the world and see what people gulp for their Christmas dinner!

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Traditionally, the Christmas dinner is the primary meal eaten on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

UK and Ireland

Interestingly, the British did not eat roast turkey as a traditional Christmas meal until about 1650. In medieval England, the main course was always roast goose, peacock or boar, the latter being more popular. It wasn't until the French Jesuits imported turkey from Europe into Britain that it began to adorn the Christmas tables from the 18th century. These days, of course, it's unthinkable to imagine a Christmas dinner without roast turkey and all the other trimmings. A typical Christmas spread (usually at noon) consists of roasted turkey served with cranberry sauce, bread sauce, baked potatoes, steamed Brussels sprouts and carrots, with the Christmas pudding as the grand finale. Minced meat pies should also be part of the Christmas meal.

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Australia

Since Christmas falls during the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere, meats such as chicken, ham, and turkey are popularly served cold as the traditional Christmas dinner. Seafood is another popular option, specially grilled shrimp and shrimp. Dessert can be a baked meringue topped with the in-season fruit - mangoes or cherries.

Austria

Christmas Eve in Austria puts an end to the pre-Christmas fast. Christmas is a national holiday in the country and Austrians normally spend the day partying and enjoying themselves with their relatives. Typical dishes for the traditional Christmas dinner include fried carp, roasted goose and ham, served with mulled wine and fruit punch. The meal is usually rounded off with a rich chocolate mousse.