Do you know the most popular Christmas dinners around the world? How about the #1 secret to hosting elaborate holiday feasts with grace and less stress? I’m going to share all that and more as I prepare a Christmas feast for my family in this video. And because I love history and geography, I’m also going to share a couple of our favorite Christmas desserts from across the globe and a little bit of Christmas history. I’ve also included a holiday recipe round up for you below!
#1 Secret To Hosting Elaborate Holiday Feasts With Grace VIDEO
In the video below I’m making SEVERAL wonderful holiday dishes. Scroll down to see all I’ve packed into today’s video for you.
CHAPTERS
00:00 In this Video
00:52 Christmas Decorating
01:50 Sourdough Bread
05:29 Holiday HOSTING TIP
05:49 Cranberry Sauce
08:27 Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
09:50 #1 Secret To Hosting Elaborate Holiday Feasts With Grace
10:20 Digestion Support Tea
10:57 Christmas Baklava
15:24 Spanakopita
22:17 Most Popular Christmas Dinners Around The World
23:28 Sweet Christmas Tea
24:36 Christmas Tiramisu
28:17 Christmas History
#1 Secret To Hosting Elaborate Holiday Feasts With Grace
My #1 secret to hosting elaborate holiday feasts with grace and less stress is prepare in advance. One way I do this is to pick dishes that I can make (and that will hold over) in advance. In the video and in My Christmas Dinner Menu Plan that is in my Homestead Holidays meal plans has our favorites.
Usually I start preparing for hosting an event up to a month in advance. If I plan to make something like spanakopita for Christmas, I make a double batch a month before Christmas. Spanakopita freezes well so I make one batch for dinner and another to freeze for Christmas. Cranberry sauce is another thing that keeps and freezes well.
Other things that won’t keep like my Easy Ham & Potatoes or green bean casserole, I’ll make at least two days in advance.
Another way I prepare in advance is with my HOSTING A DINNER PARTY CHECKLIST FOUND HERE. It has little tasks and some big ones that one can start a few days in advance, like cleaning out the fridge, and cleaning the house. It has a checklist for the day of hosting as well, and ever since we started using the checklist hosting has been a BREEZE.
History Of Christmas
I think most people know the history of Christmas. The holiday was established during the reign of Constantine, A Roman Emperor who became a Christian. December 25th was chosen for a special reason. Constantine and Church were looking for a way to replace the Roman’s pagan holiday of Saturnalia, and they succeeded. I think Christmas is a beautiful example of how Christ is able to make all things new.
Isaiah 61:3, which says, “To all who mourn he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair”
The Most Popular Christmas Dinners Around The World
So what is the most popular Christmas dinner around the world? Pork! Second is Turkey. In the United States, I always though ham was the traditional Christmas dinner, but it turns out Turkey is more popular. I would never have guessed that because I wouldn’t think people would want it again so soon after Thanksgiving. Apparently Americans love turkey though!
Holiday Recipe Round Up
If you need some recipe inspo I’ve got you covered. Don’t forget to check out my December & Holiday Menu Plan for 4 weeks worth of breakfast, lunch and dinners, plus a Holiday Menu plan inspo list you can use for more than one major holiday.
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