What is a traditional German Christmas dinner?

The traditional Christmas dinner in Germany is roast poultry or game served with apple and sausage stuffing, potato dumplings and red cabbage. This is often followed by the German fruitcake, stollen. Gluhwein, which is mulled red wine that is sometimes mixed with brandy, might also be served. read more

Saving the best for last, one of the most anticipated German Christmas traditions is the Christmas dinner! The traditional Christmas meal features duck, goose, rabbit or a roast. This main dish is accompanied by German delicacies such as apple and sausage stuffing, red cabbage and potato dumplings. read more

Yes, even in the birthplace of the Christmas tree, German Christmas cuisine shines brightest this time of year. Picture it: cruising the stalls of your local Weihnachtsmarkt. read more

A German potato salad for Christmas Eve. The benefit of a light(ish) supper on Christmas Eve is, of course, apart from being able to stay awake through Mass, that you can cram more food in the next day. And in terms of a traditional Christmas Day dinner in Germany, there’s an awful lot of food to get through. read more