Whether it's the festive feast itself or the luscious leftovers the next day, food is one of the most exciting parts of the holiday.
From the ham, turkey or goose roasting away in the morning, the decadent nibbles passed around throughout the day or the comforting, wholesome meals turned into magic with Christmas leftovers, we're looking forward to spending a solid week just eating!
Here are some of our favourite recipes to whet your appetite and spark some Christmas inspiration.
Kevin Dundon's cheesy Christmas tree
Christmas morning sausage rolls
Neven Maguire's roast turkey with chestnut
Crab vol au vents with apple and wasabi
Paul Flynn's sticky duck yorkies
Donal's shaved Christmas ham and apple Waldorf platter
Goats cheese, red onion and thyme muffins
