Because my mother was from Germany, we celebrate Christmas eve as our main event, with plenty of good food and drink.
Shrimp sauteed in butter, garlic, and prosciutto, seared scallops, Camembert, bread
Prime rib roast
Smoked salmon for snacking anytime
St. Louis style.... just in case there is not enough food
Smoked corned beef (pastrami) for hash browns on Christmas morning