Well, ancient customs and native traditions have combined to influence what lands up on the table on Christmas Day for families in different countries around the world.
UK and Ireland Interestingly, the Britons did not eat roast turkey as the traditional Christmas meal till about 1650.
It was only when the French Jesuits imported turkey into Great Britain from Europe that it began to grace Christmas dinner tables from the 1700s onwards.
A typical Christmas spread (mostly in the afternoons) consists of roast turkey, served with cranberry sauce, bread sauce, roast potatoes, steamed Brussels sprouts and carrots, with the Christmas pudding bringing up the grand finale.
Australia Since Christmas falls during the summer season in the Southern hemisphere, meats like chicken, ham and turkey are more popularly served cold as the traditional Christmas dinner.
Dessert could be a baked meringue topped by the fruit in the season - mangoes or cherries.
Christmas is a national holiday in the country and Austrians normally spend the day feasting and enjoying with their family members.
The meal is usually rounded off with rich chocolate mousse.
Roast turkey, fresh vegetables like kale, seasonal fruits and Brazil nuts form a prominent part of the lavish meal.
A variety of desserts such as lemon tart, chocolate cake and pies are consumed.
A vast quantity of Christmas cookies is baked by families, to offer friends and relatives on Christmas day.
There is plenty of gravy, roast potatoes and red cabbage.
Mulled wine flows freely.
Occupying centrestage is the typical large Christmas ham, which is usually eaten with mustard or bread in addition to a variety of other dishes.
France The French enjoy their Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve in anticipation of staying awake till midnight and beyond.
A sumptuous and traditional Christmas cake called 'La Buche de Noël or a Yule log is relished on this day.
The typical drink is.
Roasted suckling pig or duck also finds its way on many tables.
Christmas pastries include marzipan, spice bars, and several types of fruit breads.
This ritualised meal consists of twelve meatless dishes in honour of the 12 apostles of Christ.
There is no meat, eggs or milk and so the dishes are dominated by fish, mushrooms and all sorts of grains.
It is enjoyed after the entire family has attended the late evening or the Midnight Mass.
It is served with an Edam cheese ball - a popular Christmas season dish.
Hot chocolate is the popular beverage during Christmas in the Philippines.
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