Tikka rather than turkey for young festive diners

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.

- JOSIE CLARKE

Some 17% of those aged 25 to 34 are turning away from the traditional turkey and all the 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 others 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%).