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Dinner for One, also known as The 90th Birthday (German: Der 90. Geburtstag ), is a television comedy sketch that is repeated every New Year's Eve in several European countries. The two-hander sketch was originally written by British author Lauri Wylie for the theatre.
A famous English Christmas dinner scene appears in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (1843), where Scrooge sends Bob Cratchitt a large turkey. [44] The pudding course of a British Christmas dinner may often be Christmas pudding, [45] which dates from medieval England. [46] Trifle, mince pies, Christmas cake or a yule log are also popular. [47]
In Germany, roast goose is a staple for Christmas Day meals. [5] For European cultures, roast goose is traditionally [6] eaten only on appointed holidays, including St. Martin's Day. [7] It is generally replaced by the turkey in the United States. Similarly, goose is often an alternative to turkey on European Christmas tables. [citation needed]
Just as people in Nazi Germany hid Jews, to protect lives, Kringle and his allies hide toys, to protect, presumably, Christmas. A still from Santa Claus is Comin' to Town , 1970 Everett Collection
Mistletoe Martini. Say 'cheers' to the holiday season with this festive martini made with vodka, cranberry juice, and elderflower liqueur. There's also fresh mint for a pop of flavor and color.
OPINION: What better way to enjoy Christmas day than to watch movies that show you Christmas from all the diaspora! Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are ...
American cuisine has specific foods that are eaten on holidays, such as a turkey at Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner. Modern American cuisine includes a focus on fast food, as well as take-out food, which is often ethnic. There is also a vibrant culinary scene in the country surrounding televised celebrity chefs.
Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christians in Ukraine traditionally have two Christmas dinners. The first is a Lent Dinner, it is held on January 6 and should consist of meatless dishes. The second is a Christmas Festive dinner held on January 7, when the meat dishes and alcohol are already allowed on the table.