The clock is ticking down to the end of the working week and then focus can turn fully onto Christmas and making the most of the festive period.
A big part of the festivities is sitting down to enjoy Christmas Dinner, with turkey and all the trimmings being the traditional choice here in the UK.
It’s certainly not the case everywhere though, and having taken a look at a few alternative options in the past, we thought we’d see what else might - or might not - tickle your tastebuds…
Switzerland:
At some point over the festive period, Swiss families can expect to come around the table to share a 'Fondue Chinoise'.
A traditional broth is created in the fondue pot, with everyone then dipping thin slices of meat into the boiling liquid to cook it before it is dipped into one of a selection of sauces placed on the table.
You might also like to cook a variety of different vegetables in the fondue.
Japan:
We featured this one last time around but it’s so good, we felt it was worth mentioning it again…
In Japan, a bucket of KFC is one of the top culinary treats during the Christmas period and is so popular that you’ll need to make sure you put your order in in advance.
The love of KFC dates back to the 1970s, when people who had moved to Japan from the West couldn’t get hold of turkey so decided to have 'Christmas Chicken' instead…
Netherlands:
A key part of Christmas in the Netherlands is 'gourmetten', a traditional meal enjoyed by the whole family around the dining table. Everyone has their own small raclette pans so that they can fry a collection of meats and vegetables on a grill placed in the centre of the table.
It’s as much an experience as it is a meal, with everyone enjoying the chance to sit down and chat together whilst creating their culinary delights.
Iceland:
A major part of the festive meal in Iceland is Hangikjöt, which is a cut of lamb - usually a full leg on the bone - that is then smoked using traditional old methods that would previously have been used to help preserve the meat.
The meat can be served hot or cold alongside potatoes in a cheese sauce, and a variety of vegetables.
Finland:
Finnish families sit down each year to share a 'Yule table' - better known as a Joulupöytä. The table is made up of a selection of different dishes, with the centrepiece being a large Christmas ham served with a special potato salad and a casserole that includes a variety of vegetables.
Expect to also see various fish dishes and a collection of breads, with sweet treats afterwards and mulled wine to wash it all down.
Greenland:
For a totally unique Christmas dish, the offerings in Greenland are unlike those found anywhere else - and there’s every chance that you wouldn’t particularly want to sample a number of them yourself.
That's because 'Mattak' - whale skin with fatty blubber - is one delicacy offered as is Kiviak; created by taking a small seabird called Auk and fermenting it inside seal skin for a number of months.
We’ll take their word for it that it’s a tasty dish…