Young adults saying no to festive turkey

YOUNGER British adults are forsaking the traditional Christmas dinner, with almost a fifth saying they will be serving up the likes of curry, pasta or pizza instead this year.

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Some 17% of those aged 25 to 34 are turning away from the traditional turkey and trimmings in favour of “mixing things up” with nontraditional fare, according to Tesco's annual Christmas Trends Report, based on a survey and sales figures.

Just 52% of adults of all ages plan to serve turkey this Christmas, with 23% opting for chicken, 20% turning to beef and 21% preparing a plant-based menu.

While pigs in blankets is the best-loved trimming among all adults, only 22% of those aged 25 to 34 would say the same, preferring rice (32%) or even chips (23%).