The Royal Family's Christmas Dinner Looks Amazing: Roast Turkey, Jam Pennies, Other Yummies Fill Royal Tummies

One might presume that eating turkey on Christmas is a strictly American thing. You'd be wrong: the British have been eating turkey on Christmas for nearly 500 years now, ever since Henry VIII made it a thing, according to British Turkey. However, it wasn't until the 1950s when the advent of refrigeration -- and an increase in the British standard of living -- made turkey accessible to the average British citizen.

There is a long-standing urban legend suggesting that the queen -- or whoever is the reigning monarch -- eats swan at Christmas. That's because, according to the Express, centuries-old laws say that all of the swans in England are the property of the Crown. However, there is no evidence to indicate that Elizabeth II has ever eaten one -- for Christmas dinner or otherwise.

Side Dishes: Simple Roasted Veggies

We said that the Windsors were a family of tradition, and their choice of side dishes reflects that. The family can look forward to sides of roasted potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

Dessert: Doesn't Really Matter, As Long As It's On Fire

For dessert, the chefs in the Sandringham Palace kitchen will have to up their game just a little bit, as the queen's family is known to enjoy a dessert that requires a little prep work.

Specifically, they'll enjoy one of several recipes of flaming Christmas pudding, which is just what it sounds like -- a dessert that's on fire. Former royal chef Darren McGrady says that the typical preparation involves dark beer, rum, and brandy, and takes three months to "mature." When it's finally served, it will be lit on fire before being placed before the diner.