Christmas food
As still today the most popular main course for Christmas dinner was turkey or for some, ham. Glazed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, relish trays and some type of jello salad were also on the table.
I have fond memories of the candy dishes heaped with special Christmas hard candies, Ribbon candy, Black walnut and raspberry filled candies.
Alcoholic party punch was a favorite! Hosts and hostesses did not have to spend time pouring drinks. Punch bowl sets with matching cups and ladle were very popular. Much better than warm Dr Pepper with lemon!
Pepsi 1960
Campbells 1961
1961 Oscar Mayer came up with their own version of a Christmas tree.
1965, from Hellmans
Savory recipes for parties were popular, including a tuna fish spread Christmas tree (not shown). Lipton Onion Soup dip was served at most parties. Fondue started to become popular along with anything wrapped in a crescent roll. Cocktail meatballs in grape jelly have never really disappeared from party scene.
Along the savory side, aspic was popular using a meat flavored gelatin.
And to finish, a cookie Christmas tree from 1962.
Christmas dinner for my family was very different from all my friends. Homemade chicken soup with grandmas hand cut noodles, sarma (ground pork stuffed cabbage cooked in sauerkraut), cold roast pork and fried fried potato wedges were always served. The men folk would roast the pig over an open fire Christmas Eve day behind the barn. Grandma made 2 different cookies (stored in blue enamel roasters) and strudel (apple, cream of wheat, and cabbage). We ate like kings!! Except for that amazing roast pork, our dinner has stayed pretty much the same. What was your Christmas dinner like growing up and do you continue any food traditions?
As still today the most popular main course for Christmas dinner was turkey or for some, ham. Glazed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, relish trays and some type of jello salad were also on the table.
I have fond memories of the candy dishes heaped with special Christmas hard candies, Ribbon candy, Black walnut and raspberry filled candies.
Alcoholic party punch was a favorite! Hosts and hostesses did not have to spend time pouring drinks. Punch bowl sets with matching cups and ladle were very popular. Much better than warm Dr Pepper with lemon!
Pepsi 1960
Campbells 1961
1961 Oscar Mayer came up with their own version of a Christmas tree.
1965, from Hellmans
Savory recipes for parties were popular, including a tuna fish spread Christmas tree (not shown). Lipton Onion Soup dip was served at most parties. Fondue started to become popular along with anything wrapped in a crescent roll. Cocktail meatballs in grape jelly have never really disappeared from party scene.
Along the savory side, aspic was popular using a meat flavored gelatin.
And to finish, a cookie Christmas tree from 1962.
Christmas dinner for my family was very different from all my friends. Homemade chicken soup with grandmas hand cut noodles, sarma (ground pork stuffed cabbage cooked in sauerkraut), cold roast pork and fried fried potato wedges were always served. The men folk would roast the pig over an open fire Christmas Eve day behind the barn. Grandma made 2 different cookies (stored in blue enamel roasters) and strudel (apple, cream of wheat, and cabbage). We ate like kings!! Except for that amazing roast pork, our dinner has stayed pretty much the same. What was your Christmas dinner like growing up and do you continue any food traditions?