What's on the Menu for Christmas Dinner?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their plans for Christmas dinner, including various dishes and family traditions. Many express their excitement and the diversity of meals they will prepare or enjoy with family and friends.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, plans to serve roast duck, au gratin potatoes, garlicky green beans, Parker House rolls, and tiramisu, emphasizing preparation to avoid spending all day in the kitchen.
  • Another participant shares their uncertainty about Christmas dinner plans due to family not being able to attend, considering inviting others over instead.
  • Several users mention attending multiple family gatherings, with varied menus including turkey, ham, catfish chowder, and Mexican food.
  • One participant describes their chaotic Christmas Eve party featuring an array of appetizers and drinks, with lasagna planned for Christmas dinner.
  • Another participant discusses the tradition of a "Jewish Christmas" with movies and Chinese food.
  • One participant expresses plans for an Italian dinner on Christmas Eve, followed by lasagna and eggplant parmesan on Christmas Day.
  • Another participant mentions feeling unmotivated for holiday preparations and considering a picnic dinner at the beach instead of a traditional meal.
  • Several participants express a lack of concrete plans for Christmas Day, with some open to hosting others or joining friends for meals.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly regarding Christmas dinner plans, with no clear consensus on specific dishes or traditions. Participants share a variety of experiences and preferences.

Contextual Notes

Participants come from diverse backgrounds and family traditions, leading to a wide range of meal choices and holiday experiences. Some are adapting their plans due to family circumstances or personal preferences.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the consultant community looking for inspiration or ideas for their own Christmas dinner plans may find the shared experiences and menus helpful.

We ended up with an impromptu Christmas dinner. Hubby was supposed to get a ham but he forgot completely!! So we dug through the freezer. We ended up having 2" thick smoked pork chops (tasted like ham!), mashed potatoes & gravy, corn & brussell sprouts. In a little while we are having snacks of crackers & dips. Garlic Garlic, Bacon Bacon & Spinach & Herb dips from Tastefully Simple. I also made a cheese dip (it's supposed to be a cheese ball but I just mix it up but don't form it into a ball. We also have our favorite Jello dish. It was still in liquid form earlier so we couldn't have it with supper!! A friend came over & she brought Buckeye Brownies & Lemon Cake! If anyone is interested, I will make Hot Chocolate or Caramel Apple Spice to drink.
 
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The duck was really good--kind of a cross between chicken and turkey.
 
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