UK Gen Z Uses Ketchup, Mayo on Christmas Dinners

A new survey reveals that young adults in the United Kingdom are redefining Christmas dinner traditions by incorporating unconventional condiments, with ketchup and mayonnaise emerging as popular choices alongside classic turkey and trimmings.

The poll, conducted among 2,000 adults who observe the holiday season, found that 56 percent of Generation Z respondents have added ketchup to their festive meals, while 51 percent have used mayonnaise. Overall, 43 percent of this demographic expressed a desire to break from longstanding customs, opting for nontraditional options like ketchup instead of gravy. Other alternatives mentioned include salad cream, favored by 25 percent; barbecue sauce, by 21 percent; and sweet chili sauce, also by 21 percent.

The findings highlight a strong attachment to personal condiment preferences during the holidays. More than half of all respondents, 51 percent, stated that Christmas dinner would be incomplete without their favorite sauce, and 58 percent described it as difficult to go without their preferred one. This enthusiasm extends beyond the meal itself, as 44 percent of Gen Z participants reported having arguments with friends or family over...