Ahh Grinch. See I've lost touch already
My thinking is that Turkeys and hams were once considered a treat and that's why you have them at xmas. I don't think they are anymore.
I do things like an entree with confit of duck leg with 6 scallops and a reduction jus.
And then something like an awesome caprese salad with Jamon.
And a huge paella with a couple of lobsters in it that you just throw on the table and everyone serves themselves.
Now that's a treat and it's very sociable to see everyone scrambling to get 2nds and 3rds of the paella with a few glasses of wine.
Then finish with souffle and some cheeses. Craps on pavlova for dessert that my mum always trotted out. (although I do have a soft spot for xmas pudding)
Hungry yet?