ROASTIES, Yorkshire puds and turkey – plus plenty of sprouts and mince pie for afters.
It’s many Brits favourite meal of the year… the king of roast dinners, Christmas dinner.
Not so for Carrie Razzo, 26, an admin assistant, from Stanford, Lincs.
Carrie, who lives with her daughter Tilly, two, hates Christmas dinner so much she celebrates with a McDonalds.
She’s called a ‘Grinch’ and accused of being ‘disrespectful’ but she doesn’t care.
Now she tells her story to Fabulous.
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"Heading into my local Tesco days before Christmas, I picked up the basics – bread, milk and cheese.
"But I wasn’t bothered about getting sprouts or turkey… despite not having any in my fridge or freezer.
"And while dozens of sweaty-faced shoppers around me pushed overflowing trollies filled with Christmas food I carried a light basket.
"Ten minutes later, after using the self-service tills, I was on my way home.
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"Christmas for me is an easy affair – because I always order a takeaway… usually my favourite McDonalds’ meal – a Big Mac, soft-serve ice cream and nuggets.
"I’ll always have a choccie milkshake too.
"I’m proud to have fast food on December 25 – it means less washing up and I save a fortune.
"Some people say it is disrespectful and lazy… bah humbug to them, it’s just common sense.
"I did it last Christmas, along with my support bubble (who also loved it) and I will again.
"And I’m not alone.
"I know there is a growing number of Brits turning their back on old-fashioned turkey and stuffing.
"A survey I read recently by Lifestyle Furniture revealed more people than ever before want a fast food take-away for Christmas dinner.
"While YouGov research revealed 54 per cent of Britain will tuck into roast turkey with all the trimmings for Christmas Dinner one in seven people say they prefer a fast food takeaway to mark December 25.
"Growing up I was never a fan of Christmas dinner.
"Whereas some people might say it’s their favourite meal of the year, I don’t like all that meat and I’m very particular about how my vegetables are cooked.
"I also hate cooking. The thought of spending Christmas Eve and Christmas morning peeling sprouts, potatoes and stuffing a turkey horrifies me.
"I don't want my manicure ruined and I’d rather chill with my child and friends.
"My fast-food tradition started in 2019, the year my daughter was born.
"That December she was just a few months old and I didn't have the time or the money to spend on a big Christmas dinner.
"So I thought I’d just get a MaccieD’s – and I’m glad I did. I can’t afford takeaways during the year, so this is my annual treat… as a single mum, every penny counts.
"I also like to stay fit and eat healthy most of the year and it’s important my child does as well.
My fast-food tradition started in 2019, the year my daughter was born."
"My daughter enjoyed the treat and frankly she would have only eaten some meat and potato before begging for ice cream if we were having a traditional dinner.
"A Big Mac, some chicken nuggets, French fries and a soft-serve along with pepperoni pizza was perfect.
"It was delivered and we didn't have any washing up to do. There were no arguments overcooking and it relieved the pressure on Christmas morning.
"Besides, by the time December 25 hit I was sick of Christmas food.
"I’d been to so many events I had stuffed my face with nut roast, pigs in blankets, stuffing and turkey.
"No one ever just thinks ‘I’ll serve baked beans and fish fingers.
"People have called me a ‘Grinch’ and told me it’s disrespectful to the festive season but I’m not religious – for me and my girl, this is our Christmas treat."
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