Today, December 25, 2013, is National Traditional Christmas Dinner Day. Christmas dinner around the world may differ and the traditions can reflect the culture of the respective country in which it is being celebrated. In the United States, the centerpiece of a sit-down meal varies on the tastes of the host but can be ham, roast beef, or goose. Regional meals offer incredible diversity. Virginia has oysters, ham pie, and fluffy biscuits, a nod to its very English 17th century founders. The Upper Midwest includes dishes from predominantly Scandinavian backgrounds such as lutefisk and mashed rutabaga or turnip. In some rural areas, game meats like elk, opossum or quail may grace the table, often prepared with recipes that are extremely old. What are you having for Christmas dinner? I am going to a neighbor's and she is cooking baby back ribs.
