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Originally Posted by dgridley
Are you planning a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings? Just a quiet dinner alone or a festive culinary celebration with family and friends?
What are you having for Christmas dinner (ham for me, thanks!)?
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Hmmm, I'm not sure what a traditional Christmas dinner would be. Growing up I don't remember the Christmas dinner much, I was too interested in presents and cookies. I go to my parents for Christmas eve. Every year the meal is different. Most years it's some kind of hot sandwich like ham, fresh turkey, or roast beef. This year it's going to be brats and burgers on the grill. Served with it is usually calico (baked) beans, fruit salad, cheese tray, some kind of potato or veggie dish, dip and chips, and appetizers.
On Christmas Day, we head over the my in-laws. There are so many of us that we rent a small town hall. Most of us bring a dish to pass. Turkey or ham is usually the meat of choice. It's set up more like a buffet. I will be honest, most of the people on my husband's side aren't awesome cooks, a couple do good, but not most. This year I'm making all the cookies, since last year a few of them brought store bought ones.