The traditional meat at Christmas is pork or stuffed turkey or chicken with stuffing that includes ground meat.
At New Year's, it's the traditional stuffed turkey with a "dry" stuffing (often chestnut and raisin stuffing).
And there is a selection of fabulous traditional sweets during the Christmas and New Year season as well.
Easter, which is the biggest holiday in the lives of Greek Orthodox, the meat is lamb, and traditional recipes abound!
The holiday table, whenever planned, involves a pretty standard format that incorporates the traditional dishes of the day:
soup, several salads, appetizers, and dips, 2 - 3 main dishes featuring different meats cooked in different ways, 2 - 3 hot side dishes, cheeses, olives,sweets, and coffee.
Whether you plan a traditional Greek holiday table for Christmas, Easter, or other holiday or special occasion, remember to check your recipes to see what can be made ahead of time, and do some advance planning. This article about keeping the stress down at Easter applies to any holiday table.
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