Carrefour and GB supermarket in Belgium followed the recent trend of opposing Flemish and Walloon culture and lifestyle linked to the political crisis.
According to their survey, the most common Xmas meal in Flanders is :
- soup for staters (especially lobster bisque)
- cheese fondue or raclette as the main dish
- (non ice cream) Yule log for dessert
Most Francophone Belgians can't imagine having soup or fondue for the occasion. Their tastes are much closer to that of French, or even American people :
- foie gras or smoked salmon for starters
- turkey or game (venison, pheasant) for the main dish
- cheese
- ice cream Yule log/Bûche de Noël for dessert
Of course, some Flemings do eat like Walloons and vice versa. But this is what is most popular on each side of the country.
According to their survey, the most common Xmas meal in Flanders is :
- soup for staters (especially lobster bisque)
- cheese fondue or raclette as the main dish
- (non ice cream) Yule log for dessert
Most Francophone Belgians can't imagine having soup or fondue for the occasion. Their tastes are much closer to that of French, or even American people :
- foie gras or smoked salmon for starters
- turkey or game (venison, pheasant) for the main dish
- cheese
- ice cream Yule log/Bûche de Noël for dessert
Of course, some Flemings do eat like Walloons and vice versa. But this is what is most popular on each side of the country.