During a 2018 survey carried out in Mexico, 32 percent of respondents stated that turkey was the dish that was usually served during Christmas in their homes, while nearly 13 percent declared that tamales were often offered during this festivity.
Leading traditional Christmas Eve dishes in Mexico in 2018
This question was only asked to people that declared taking part on the Christmas dinner celebration: Spontaneous answers.
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
* Mexican dish made of corn dough, wrapped with corn or banana leafs and filled with various toppings.
** Can also refer to other animals.
*** Traditional Mexican soup.
The question was presented as follows: "¿Cuál es el platillo que se acostumbra preparar en su hogar para la cena navideña?"
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