Stupid question time!!!

[friedgreentomato]

A question for our American Abers (I apologise in advance for my stupidity!!)

Christmas dinner is it the same as the UK Christmas dinner - turkey, stuffing, pigs in blankets etc etc?

Hubby asked me and I don't have a clue!!!

[B00]

'ow do Helen

Found this

And from my great love of American sitcoms, i'd say it sounds about right.

http://uk.answers.yah...20071205043106AAF3oOz

[EcclesCake]

Why on earth do green beans keep being mentioned in Boo's link. They're not in season so why would they be part of a Christmas meal?

[B00]

They HAVE to be in season in some part of the US at Christmas, surely?

[DTCwordfan]

can be but their big turkey fest is in two weeks time (yesterday) for Thanksgiving and very nice that is as a holiday as it is not commercial......also acts as a platform for the kick-off to Christmas re decorations/shopping and all the rest.

As they have eaten turkey already, for Christmas, they frequently go for a large roast rib of beef, goose and other dishes (more so than we do) - the other thing is that there is often a lot of side dishes reflecting their cultural heritages too.

[Prudie]

When I had Xmas in New York turkey etc wasn't even considered. We had a full on Italian banquet. I didn't think they went for turkey like we do (more a Thanksgiving meal).

[friedgreentomato]

Considering the vast climate difference's surely they are in season somewhere.

Thanks Boo, we are sorting out Christmas dinner for our trip to LV and want to book somewhere.

[EcclesCake]

You could probably find them in the southern states but they were also listed
as part of a British Christmas meal.

[mccfluff]

In America the traditional Christmas dinner is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. Mince pies, pastry cases filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruit.

http://www.santas.net/americanchristmas.htm

seems weird haveing turkey again, isn't that trad at thanksgiving?

[magsmay]

I think ,like us, in the USA they have mastered the art of freezing veg, enabling them to have green beans at Christmas. One of the traditions in fact is a horrendous concoction of green beans and condensed mushroom soup topped with grated cheese. Also sweet potato baked,mashed and topped with brown sugar.

[B00]

Why's it weird? There's a few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, hardly being repetitive is it?

[DTCwordfan]

There you have whatever cuisine you so wish.........for a very nice ambiance look at the Capital Club.....the hotels also do really good Christmas buffets - go for one of the better chains like the Four Seasons, the Ritz Carlton or the St Regis as they are more special - and not outrageously priced for what you get.

[mccfluff]

having roast turkey voluntarily even a year apart is weird

[B00]

Las Vegas, you jammy girt I sooooooooooooo want to go there!

[magsmay]

@DT -thanksgiving not commercial lol! try googling 'Black Friday' Walmart -i I lived in North America for 10 years and All Holidays are commercial!

[DTCwordfan]

It's not known as Las Vegas in the States.......tut, tut. The name is "Lost Wages."

[DTCwordfan]

Black Friday is after Thanksgiving......so where are all the presents, the cards, the decorations then......I rest my case.

[friedgreentomato]

Having been to LV several times - I am happy to eat whatever on Chrimbo day but HE wants christmas dinner.

Will probably do the buffet at TI that way we will both be happy!

[friedgreentomato]

I Love it Boo.

DT I havent lost yet, have always come home 'up'

[DTCwordfan]

well done you.

In the States, your gambling losses can be offset against tax......imagine any politician allowing that over here.

[friedgreentomato]

not talking huge amounts but I am normally up on my gamlbling pot - but not enough to cover the holiday!