Try These Easy and Unconventional Christmas Dishes at Your Holiday Dinner

Christmas is a time to celebrate traditions old and new. There's the long-standing history of Christmas trees, of course, but what about trends like white Christmas trees or upside-down Christmas trees? Your household likely engages in favorite Christmas activities, Christmas party games, and other annual traditions like DIY Christmas stockings personalized for each member of the family. But as families grow and branch off, memories are created and brand-new traditions are formed. So when you're planning your annual Christmas dinner, consider incorporating some non-traditional Christmas dinner ideas alongside the classic holiday recipes that have been go-tos for as long as you can remember. After all, even your favorite holiday dish was something you had to try for the first time once. A few Christmases from now, you might be enjoying an easy Christmas dinner of Mexican-Glazed Meatloaves — but not unless you break out of your comfort zone and try them this year first.

Getting creative in the kitchen is nothing to be afraid of, and it's a surefire way to discover what you do (and don't) enjoy cooking and eating — on the holidays and throughout the year. Whether you're preparing a vegetarian Christmas dinner, a comfort food recipe that's only unconventional on Christmas, or you're willing to choose a totally unexpected dish in general just to add some excitement to your holiday table, these 50+ alternative Christmas recipes are a great place to start.