Christmas dinner in the North East: Are the regions traditions evolving?
The Christmas dinner is one of the most anticipated meals of the year. Traditionally featuring a turkey and all the trimmings, along with a dessert, snacks and maybe a few drinks, it’s one of the country’s most satisfying eating experiences.
Of course, this is 2016 which has definitely not been a traditional year, and a new survey has discovered that the publics taste when it comes to Christmas dinners are more diverse than first thought!
In support of their guide to cooking the ultimate Christmas dinner, AO.com has carried out a survey to learn more about the regions habits when it comes to sitting down and eating on December 25th.
They found some interesting results!
- 42.9% of people in the North East will not be eating turkey this Christmas!
- Cheers! Beer & Cider have been revealed as the regions tipple of choice during the holiday season. 37.9% said these would be their go to drinks during Christmas.
- Meanwhile the traditional festive beverages didn’t fare so well. Only 2.9% said they would be indulging in some egg nog and only 4.3% said they would be regularly enjoying mulled wine!
- Over a fifth (21.4%) of the region would consider a vegetarian alternative to their usual Christmas dinner this year.
- Frugal festivities? The average person in the North East spends £137 on food and drink during the Christmas period. That’s £42 less than the UK average.
- No cooking necessary. 20% of the North East will be eating out for Christmas dinner this year.
- Roast potatoes are a must for the region! 41.4% of those surveyed insisted these be included on their plate more than any other side.
- Not cold enough for you? 12.9% of the region said they would love to spend their Christmas in a snow filled landscape like Lapland.
Andrew Kirkcaldy, Group Brand Director at AO.com commented on the results…
“The Christmas season is a special time in the UK, and it’s amazing to see how well the old traditions of the season are holding up in the digital era! Although people in the North East have a few quirky habits, it seems that sitting down to enjoy a Christmas dinner with friends and family is as popular now as it ever was.”
We created our guide to the ultimate Christmas dinner to ensure that no matter what your tastes, or dietary requirements, you will be able to enjoy a delicious meal with the ones you love this Christmas.”
Alongside their interactive guide, AO.com have also created a step by step infographic designed to help you put together your perfect Christmas dinner.
You can take a look at the guide to the ultimate Christmas dinner here -
You can take a look at the infographic here -