What Canadian Dish Should You Make for Christmas Dinner?

By: Heather Cahill

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Christmas time is a time to enjoy with your family and friends. What better way to enjoy it than with a delicious Canadian dish? Though the tradition of a Christmas dinner is done in many different ways, here in Canada, we can put our own Canadian twist on it. There are many tasty foods to enjoy as a Christmas dinner, so it can be hard to decide on just one!

While living in Canada, you've probably enjoyed the tastiest foods Canada has to offer. You can't just willingly pass up Tim Horton's, because those TimBits are to die for! While TimBits likely aren't going to be your dinner on Christmas, other Canadian foods just might be. One delicious dish that Quebecers like to enjoy on Christmas is the famous tourtiere. That might just be the dish that you should make. Or maybe you need something a little easier that takes less time and effort. In that case, Canada has the perfect dish for you to make, too.

So, no matter what your skill level or preference is, we've got the perfect dish for you to try. Answer these questions and we'll tell you what Canadian dish should be served at your Christmas dinner!

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One important part of the holidays is spending it with the people you love. Who fits this description for you?

I'll spend it with anyone!

I always spend them with family no matter what.
Usually with only a close group of people in my life

Sometimes by myself, others with some friends

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It's time to start planning. How many guests are coming to your Christmas dinner?

I'd say about 10 people.

I'm expecting 30 people.
Probably 15-20

Just my immediate family. So probably four!

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You've just received a present that you don't really like. What do you do?

I'd give it to another person who would enjoy it.

I would tell them it's not my thing, but thank them anyway for the thought.
I'd thank them anyway.

I am just grateful that someone thought of me!

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There's something for everyone to love about this time of year. What's the best part of Christmas for you?

The food, of course!

Giving presents ... well, and receiving them too!
I love decorating.

Spending time with the people I love

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Would you say that you have large Christmas parties?

My parties are moderately sized.

They're always big!
No, they're usually quite small and simple.

What party?

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Everyone has their role at the annual Christmas party. Which of the following is yours?

I don't have much of a role.

I'm the organizer.
I do all the entertainment.

You can call me the party animal.

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Do you ever travel during the holidays?

If I have some spare time, then yes.

Never! I don't have much time to travel during the holidays.
Only to family or friends' houses

All the time! It's awesome to see the holiday spirit in other places.

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You can find great holiday destinations right here in the country. What Canadian city is the best place to spend the holidays?

Calgary, in my opinion

I'd say Montreal.
Canada's capital of Ottawa, of course!

Definitely Halifax

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Even if your mother told you not to, do you ever talk to strangers?

Not very often

All the time
If they start up a conversation with me, yes.

Never!

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Of the following, what would you consider to be your best skill?

I can sell anything!

I am great at communicating.
Teamwork is my strong point.

I'm speedy!

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Do you have a favourite Christmas carol or do you prefer to stick to all-seasons music at this time of year?

"Silent Night"

Nope! I love them all.
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"

I don't really like Christmas carols.

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Would you say that you're a seasoned chef or are you more of a beginner?

I'm a pretty good cook if I do say so myself.

Absolutely
I'd say I'm an amateur.

Nope!

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Everyone knows the song, but which of the reindeer is your favourite?

Prancer

Rudolph
Dasher

I love them all!

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You can thank the Victorians for these! What kind of Christmas traditions do you have?

We do elf on the shelf.

Secret Santa is always in order.
I always have an Advent calendar to open.

I don't have any.

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When you're out with friends, where do you usually like to go for a bite to eat?

We don't usually eat when we're together.

We usually go out for a fancy meal.
We go to a fast-food restaurant.

We usually go to one of our own houses to grab something to eat.

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Do you find that you rush when you do things or do you take it slow?

I try not to.

I take as much time as I need.
Almost always

All the time!

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Not everyone can stand up in front of a crowd and command! Would you say that you're a leader or are you more of a follower?

Most of the time I am.

Of course!
Only when no one else is stepping up to the plate!

I'm definitely not a leader.

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Do you have a routine, or do you take things as they come to you?

I try to keep one.

Yes, I need one.
Usually

I go with the flow.

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What flavour out of the following is the best in your opinion?

Savory is perfect for me.

I like anything.
I love salty things!

It's all about the sweetness.

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Sometimes heading out with some pals is all you need. How often do you go out with friends?

Every now and then

Rarely
As much as I can

Always

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Of the following things, what is most important to you?

Personality

Relationships
Time

Money

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Do you ever find it in your heart to pay it forward?

As much as I can

I try to.
Barely

I don't.

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Would you consider yourself to be an organized person, or do you go all over the place?

I can be organized if I try hard enough.

I'm always organized.
I'm all over the place!

I'm a little out of line!

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What truly gets you into the holiday spirit every year?

Singing Christmas carols

Cooking always works
Hot chocolate

Time off!

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The holidays are usually topped off with some snow. What's your favourite winter pastime?

Making snowmen

Shoveling
Sledding

I don't have a favourite.

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When you wake up in the morning, do you like to drink a coffee to kick off your day?

I'd rather something a little more refreshing.

No
Now and then, I do.

It keeps me going!

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Though you can go to the store and buy it, some find it more fun to make it. How do you feel about working on DIY projects?

If they're easy, then sure!

They're the best.
Not really

Definitely not

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When you wake up on Christmas Day, what is the first thing that you do?

Every Christmas is different for me.

I relax with my family.
I wake up the family for gifts.

I sleep in.

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Oh no! You're running late for work. What do you do?

I don't do anything.

I call in to let them know.
I show up when I can and apologize.

I rush as fast as I can.

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Christmas has to start somewhere. So, how early do you decorate the Christmas tree?

Months in advance

It never comes down!
The month before Christmas

Christmas Day!

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