On Christmas morning, her family had to wait until after the main dinner and the cleanup to open their gifts. That was my mother's rule, which I abandoned when I came to the States. Now, we open our gifts in the morning. Some traditions she has kept in her Christmas dinner. You have to have extravagant indulgences built into the meal somewhere.
Roast turkey is the main course, along with stuffing, roasted potatoes and gravy.
In addition to the Bread Sauce, Valentine usually serves small sausages, called Chipollata, and bacon rolls that are roasted with the turkey. And, a cranberry dish is a must, just like in England. Consequently, Valentine is more apt to serve her mother's Cherry Trifle. It's terribly light and not too filling. Following dinner, guests are served coffee and offered their choice of liquors.