Christmas turkey

Last updated 2026-11-10 — A British Christmas dinner is extremely lavish, featuring roast pork, turkey, Christmas pudding, mince pies, and more. It is said that the tradition of eating Christmas turkey in Britain has a history of over 300 years. Most British families enjoy cooking the turkey themselves, stuffing a ten-pound bird with a variety of fruits and vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, and chestnuts, then coating the surface with a blend of spices before roasting it in the oven. Christmas pudding is also a traditional dish—traditional Christmas pudding is very sweet, so just a small slice will satisfy you. Cooking it is a family affair, symbolizing unity and harmony, and family members make wishes while stirring the batter. It is said that stirring must be done clockwise; going counterclockwise brings bad luck. Finally, a coin is hidden inside, and whoever finds it in their serving is said to have good luck for the year.