Posted on 12/17/2024 3:17:15 PM PST by DallasBiff
But surprisingly, a few of those foods are actually among the most disliked by the younger generations once the festive season rolls around.
A new poll by of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas, carried out by Aldi, has found that those born in 1996 or later are apparently “turning their back on” traditional favourites in favour of festive dishes with some sort of “modern twist”.
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Top 10 most disliked Christmas foods
Mince pies – 31% Christmas pudding – 29% Christmas cake – 25% Cranberry sauce – 25% Brussels sprouts – 24% Bread sauce – 22% Chestnuts – 21% Brandy butter – 20% Turkey – 20% Trifle – 19%
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Brussel sprouts, had some years ago in an upscale restaurant and now that’s the only way I fix them. Steam til partially done, toss in some olive oil, roast under the broiler, stirring once. Drizzle with nice thick balsamic vinegar and top with real parmesan cheese flaked. Although I can see the bacon too.
Thanks.
I haven’t seen the Crosse and Blackwell anywhere this year, either. I’ll look online.
What was their problem with mince pie? Just too enjoyable?
Yep. Nobody could make a mushier Brussel sprout than my mom. 😉
I’m not sure about that🤣! Brussel sprouts are a great example of,”it’s all in how you prepare it!”
My mom’s motto was when in doubt boil it for 6 hours. 😆. God bless her.
I coat them in olive oil and balsamic vinegar then pan broil them until they are just past crunchy.
🤣🤣🤣your way😋😋😋
Back when, the mince pies (called Christmas Pye) were baked in the shape of a manger, often adorned with a little pastry Christ child, and so were “idolatrous”. This seemed to me the main objection of the Puritans on this side of the pond. Our Puritans banned Christmas celebrations altogether, but seemed particularly incensed by mince pies.
Mince pie hatred seems to have begun in earnest in England with Cromwell trying to turn Christmas into a solemn occasion, no feasting and merriment. And, of course, they were associated with “popery”.
I learned about my mince-pie-hating ancestors through reading while doing family research before the internet, but tried to look it up online for you. Found these:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/crusades-christmas-history-mincemeat-pies-180966981/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/screw-the-puritans-and-eat-more-mince-pies/
https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/when-the-puritans-banned-mincemeat-pie/
Anyway, I can’t help thinking of my mince-pie-hating Puritan ancestors every Christmas when the mince pie is cut and silently thinking “In your eye — I’m having my pye!”
LOL! Thank you for the references.
(Cromwell was a right bastard.)
Then I will keep my distance from you, especially if I see you pick up a slingshot. I do *not* want to have slimy brussels sprouts goop staining my clothes!
Yet they manage to be detestable no matter how they are prepared. They certainly are versatile in that characteristic.
Hubby would agree🤣
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