Traditional New Zealand Christmas Fare

There are many traditions associated with Christmas. 

And one of them is when

family and friends gather on Christmas Day ( 25^th December ) to enjoy a Christmas Meal together. The traditional Christmas foods which are eaten on this day vary from country to country.

Let’s have a look at the New Zealand Christmas Fare

When my family gather at Christmas Time we traditionally have:

Roast Turkey

Glazed Ham

Roast Vegetables

Peas

Tomatoes

Christmas Pudding

Pavlova

Trifle ~ this happens sometimes

Summer Pudding ~ this is a tradition in my family,  not a typical New Zealand

     tradition for Christmas

Mixed Berries and Summer Pudding

Strawberries and other red berries

Icecream

Cream

Plain yoghurt

Wine

Nibbles…chocolate

                  Cherries

Christmas Mince Pies:

      These are a traditional Christmas food, which can be enjoyed at anytime

      around the Christmas season

The table setting looks festive with Christmas Crackers or Bon-Bons, which people use at the Christmas Dinner.

Now what are Christmas Crackers or Bon-Bons?

There may be some quiet Christmas Music in the background.