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Over Three Quarters Of People Think That Yorkshire Puddings Go On Christmas Dinner

Over Three Quarters Of People Think That Yorkshire Puddings Go On Christmas Dinner

We have cold, hard facts

Amelia Ward

Amelia Ward

The age old debate has once again reared its ugly head, dividing families, friends and even regions of the country - should Yorkshire Puddings go on a Christmas dinner?

Where are the Yorkies?
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Well, apparently yes. After LADbible put out a Twitter poll on Monday (9 December), over 26,000 of you responded to let us know. The overwhelming majority said that yes, without a doubt, everyone's favourite roast accompaniment really does belong on your festive feast.

An overwhelming 77 percent of people who answered believe that a Yorkie should go on a Christmas dinner.

And it's not just the vote that cements this as absolute truth, but people have been extremely vocal about their feelings:


The mere existence of the debate has sparked anger in some:

Of course some begged to differ, including some traditionalists who said Yorkshire puds should only be served with beef:


It also looks like I've missed something somewhere along the way - since when was this a thing?

Many have questioned the morality behind putting a Yorkie with any meat that's not beef, but TV chef and guru Phil Vickery once told the Telegraph: "It may go against the grain but I enjoy Yorkshire puds with any roast, so do my children.

"To me, it's an integral part of Sunday lunch or roasted meat at any time. Some nights we just have them with vegetables and gravy as a main meal."

Another gratuitous photo of some delicious Yorkshire puddings.
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You can even make vegan Yorkshire puddings, so in my opinion, you'd be an idiot to turn one down at any time of the year.

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Food, Christmas