What Are You Eating Christmas Day?

Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 08:21
Last edited 17/12/2019 - 09:11 by 1 other user

Christmas is my favorite time of year because of the food! So I'm curious what everyone is having for lunch/dinner on Christmas Day?

We go fairly traditional in my house roast turkey (on the webber for smokey goodness) with the usual roast trimmings and plum pudding for dessert.

What have you got planned or do you just turn to a friends/relatives place up and hope for the best?

Anything unusual or unique to your a particular culture that you're having - please share!

Poll Options

  • 25
    Roast Turkey
  • 5
    Roast Chicken
  • 2
    Roast Beef
  • 1
    Roast Lamb
  • 27
    Roast Pork / Ham
  • 4
    Barbecue meats
  • 23
    Seafood (fish/prawns/cray etc)
  • 2
    Vegetarian
  • 6
    Vegan
  • 4
    Nothing
  • 8
    Don't know yet
  • 7
    Whatever mum cooks
  • 4
    Other stuff
  • 14
    All of the above
  • 9
    Don't celebrate Christmas
Food & Grocery

Comments

  • whooah1979 on 17/12/2019 - 08:27

    We go fairly traditional in my house roast turkey

    Shrimps on the barbie.

    • oscargamer on 17/12/2019 - 16:37

      Shrimps? They'd fall between the slots

      • try2bhelpful on 17/12/2019 - 17:06

        Absolutely, they are prawns

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 17/12/2019 - 08:32

    BBQ

  • apsilon on 17/12/2019 - 08:40
    +5

    You're going to cop a hiding for leaving the staple ham/pork off the list.

    • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 08:49
      +2

      FML

      • pegaxs on 17/12/2019 - 08:51

        “Other stuff”

        • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 08:52

          I actually had Ham on there but must have overwritten it or something by accident.

          • Moderatormoocher on 17/12/2019 - 09:17

            @Skramit: Sorry, adding the ham option seems to have screwed up the poll.

            Those who have voted might want to re-check your votes - voters can change what they voted for

  • Donaldhump on 17/12/2019 - 09:05
    +9

    KFC mega bucket

    • Bad Company on 18/12/2019 - 09:43

      Bucket! It's Christmas!

  • Ryanek on 17/12/2019 - 09:06

    We're place banana leaves on a long table and going at it with our hands. Very satisfying.

    • Archi on 17/12/2019 - 09:26
      +5

      just banana leaves?

      • Ryanek on 17/12/2019 - 09:29
        +1

        Lol, yeah forgot to mention with food.

      • [Deactivated] on 17/12/2019 - 11:42
        +1

        I thought it was the tropical version of the lump of coal story.

  • chumlee on 17/12/2019 - 09:12
    +1

    Reindeer

    • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 09:14

      Is it tasty?

      • chumlee on 17/12/2019 - 17:53

        Tastes like chicken

  • Archi on 17/12/2019 - 09:26
    +2

    this is what is planned so far
    - marinated whole baby lamb on a spit
    - suckling pig on a spit
    - grilled okra, egg plant, mushrooms and pineapples
    - loads of sour dough bread
    - and plenty of whiskey

    • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 09:34
      +6

      What is address please?

      • Archi on 17/12/2019 - 09:35
        +3

        fingers crossed there is no fire ban on Christmas.

        • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 09:37
          +2

          Whats the backup plan if there is!?!?

          KFC?

        • lunchbox99 on 17/12/2019 - 13:05

          Depending where you live I think that is a poor bet. This is one of the driest years in recent times and almost certainly will have a fire ban more most of the east coast at least.

          • Archi on 17/12/2019 - 13:12

            @lunchbox99: our Christmas lunch / dinner is the weekend after Christmas so hopefully the weather will be a lot milder… one can only hope.

  • iratepirate on 17/12/2019 - 09:33

    Free scanner policy Ham - thanks woolies!

    • Nugs on 17/12/2019 - 09:47

      GOLD
      .

  • Some Human on 17/12/2019 - 09:35
    +1

    Probably KFC

  • Super Saiyan on 17/12/2019 - 09:38
    +1

    We do a BBQ every year for Xmas lunch. This time its going to be lamb chops, chilli pork sausages & some side dishes. Cheesecake & trifle for dessert :)

    • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 09:39
      +2

      Cheesecake & trifle for dessert

      We may need a separate poll for dessert!

    • AlloAllo on 17/12/2019 - 11:27

      Always trifle for dessert on Christmas day in our house too.

      • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 11:35
        +1

        I love trifle. What goes in yours?

        • AlloAllo on 18/12/2019 - 14:25

          Some thick slices of jam roll doused with a good slug of brandy. Topped with halved strawberries. Covered in jelly (usually port wine flavour) and let to set in the fridge.
          Once set, covered with a 50/50 mix of whipped cream and custard.
          Nothing fancy but an annual requirement.

  • Viospeed on 17/12/2019 - 10:31

    Where is the maccas option?

  • onetwothreefour on 17/12/2019 - 11:33
    +1

    Coles roast chicken, will do some roast potatoes, not sure what else but there'll be other stuff too.

  • Bid Sniper on 17/12/2019 - 12:47
    +2

    Regret

  • Cluster on 17/12/2019 - 13:13
    +2

    Home made pizza. Yes, seriously. We've done the BBQ thing, and turkey thing (always disappointing), so it's kept low key and casual. There are no kids and inlaws to impress any more and that's a very good thing.

    I don't understand the Christmas feast requirement anyway. It made sense a century ago when people could only afford a turkey a few times a year. Now almost anyone can afford to eat it on a daily basis.

    • apsilon on 17/12/2019 - 13:39
      +2

      I must admit I don't enjoy it. We do BBQ roast pork, smoked ham, chickens, several salads, seafood, several desserts etc. I end up eating left overs for a fortnight.

      I've suggested we do something small and simple but my parents, mum in particular, wants the "Christmas tradition".

  • squidz on 17/12/2019 - 13:42
    +5

    Kfc cause I like to pretend to be japanese

  • try2bhelpful on 17/12/2019 - 17:09
    +1

    My lovely niece, and her partner, who happen to be chefs are catering for this year. We've decided to go down the "finger food" route because the roast thing is just too heavy for an Australian summer. It is much better to just graze what you feel like.

    • Skramit on 17/12/2019 - 18:53

      Lucky!

      • try2bhelpful on 17/12/2019 - 18:59
        +2

        Yes, we do look forward to when they host. My Niece does killer cakes. They look great and taste delicious. On the downside we have a dearth of plumbers and electricians.

  • wittyusername on 17/12/2019 - 19:00

    Working on a mine, so whatever the chefs decide

  • zombrex on 18/12/2019 - 00:55
    +2

    Roast chicken, roast turkey, roast vegetables, pavlova.

  • OzHunterNSW on 18/12/2019 - 10:12

    Tell me when its all over

  • Baniya on 18/12/2019 - 16:55
    +1

    “Turducken” is our Chrissy tradition with roast veggies and salads.
    Pav for dessert with all the tropical toppings!

  • revheadgl on 19/12/2019 - 16:31
    +1

    Turkey? You got to be kidding me. Isn't roast turkey an American thing?

    I am 60yo and have never had turkey for Christmas. As a kid it was always Roast lamb at the grandparents but its seafood and salad that we have done for the last 40 odd years.

    And its not shrimp ffs. They are prawns. Too much American tv for some I think.

    • Skramit on 19/12/2019 - 17:48

      Ive had turkey the last 40 years. Very much a british ancestral thing I believe.

      • revheadgl on 19/12/2019 - 17:53

        That would make sense. I am actually Scottish descent so I guess I should be eating haggis, lol.

        I have done the odd roast over the years but its generally very hot at Christmas where I live so salad, cold seafood and ham, fruit salad etc.

        • Donaldhump on 21/12/2019 - 12:17

          couldn't agree more, screw having hot food in this weather

  • lgacb08 on 19/12/2019 - 21:16
    +1

    Vegemite on toast

  • Speckled Jim on 20/12/2019 - 17:25

    Roasting pork, which will then be pulled. Several different things with that: in rolls for lunch, empanadas and chilaquiles.
    Then there's the ham leg…

  • Laziofogna on 24/12/2019 - 11:51

    I spend the day with extended family and it is the day of the year I eat worse. Just dry roasts and over sauced pasta dishes.

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