Christmas Dinner in a Box - Classic Edition

A classic Christmas dinner. All the magic, minus the planning marathon.

A beautifully planned traditional Christmas dinner for eight, complete with a whole herb-butter roast turkey, all the classic sides, and a one-oven timeline that tells you what to do and when.

From the first shopping list to the finishing touches on your table, we've brought the details together so you can spend less time figuring things out — and more time enjoying Christmas.

INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

3 printable PDF files (A4 format; US Letter printing guidance included). Nothing physical will be shipped.

WHAT YOU GET

1. START HERE (1 page): How to use your kit in five simple steps.
2. Classic Christmas Dinner Guide (11 pages): Menu, recipes, shopping lists, make-ahead plan and Christmas Day timeline.
3. Classic Christmas Table Styling Guide (9 pages): Styling inspiration, a table for eight, DIY centerpiece, budget-friendly options, checklist, place cards and printable menu card.

THE MENU

• Welcome drink: Mulled Wine or Apple-Cranberry Punch
• Cranberry & Brie Puff Pastry Bites
• Whole Herb-Butter Roast Turkey
• Golden Rosemary Roast Potatoes
• Maple-Glazed Carrots
• Green Beans Almondine
• Traditional Herb Stuffing, baked separately
• Homemade Turkey Gravy with ready-made cranberry sauce
• Bread & breadsticks
• Warm Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream

INSIDE THE DINNER GUIDE

• A one-oven Christmas Day timeline, with Normal Mode and Late Mode if the turkey needs longer
• A 7-day Christmas plan, plus Christmas Eve and Christmas morning preparation
• Printable shopping lists (fresh, pantry and drinks) and an equipment checklist
• Food safety essentials, final checks and leftovers guidance
• Metric and US measurements

INSIDE THE STYLING GUIDE

An elegant Christmas table in ivory, forest green, burgundy and antique gold — using what you already own.

Includes a low DIY centerpiece, step-by-step place settings with velvet bows for eight guests, printable place cards and a menu card.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Designed for an unstuffed turkey of approximately 5.4–6.4 kg (12–14 lb).
• Cooking times are estimates. Ovens, turkey size and starting temperatures vary. Always use a food thermometer and ensure the turkey reaches 74°C / 165°F in the breast, thigh and wing.
• Check ingredient labels for allergens. Recipes include ingredients such as pastry, dairy, nuts, bread and ice cream.
• PDFs are formatted for A4 paper (210 × 297 mm). For US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches), select “Fit to Page” or “Fit to Printable Area” when printing. Slight margins or scaling differences may occur.
• For personal use only. Files may not be shared, redistributed or resold.

ABOUT THE IMAGES

Cover photographs were created using AI tools and edited by Marorian DigiShop. All recipes, timelines and guide text are original to Marorian DigiShop.

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