In reply to Grizzly, I think a lot of the Christmas traditions originated in Victorian England, thus there is certain resemblance. I am a stick-in-the-mud traditionalist, so turkey and trimmings are my favourite. Although I have been interested to see some local variations and customs.

I have a question for our UK friends.... what do you use brandy butter for? Just this morning on the morning show on the tele I saw a chef (of UK extraction) talking about brandy butter, and I see it in some of your plans as well.