Christmas. How Do You Ask Guests To Bring A Dish To Christmas?

Christmas : How Do You Ask Guests To Bring A Dish To Christmas

Every year we host Christmas Dinner. The family has grown and is now at 22 people. I am not working for the first time ever and money is tight. Is it wrong to ask every family to bring a dish to pass? Well serve the main course as well as drinks. ~~~ chelle ~~~

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no not at all thats what my family has always done. We each get assigned a dish or you can ask to make a certian dish and then we all bring it to whoever is hosting the dinner. But since this is your first year doing it then you can just say that your trying a new thing this year where everyone is going to make a dish of their own and what would they like to bring?

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Answer 1

No, I dont think thats wrong at all! Just be polite when you ask..dont make it seem as if they absolutely HAVE to bring a dish!

Answer 2

Every family I know does it! Be open and just say "Its a potluck, so let me know if you are able to bring a dish to pass and Ill let everyone else ; Dont make it mandatory, but let everyone know that it is a potluck. Let people chime in if they WANT to make something (like me, Im the mashed potato master!) Once you have it all covered, you are good and the non-cookers breathe relief or bring chips/beer. You dont want 22 dishes, afterall.

Answer 3

Its a fairly reasonable request, but probably not one that should be asked outright, as this will seem rude. If they are al going to your house for dinner, it would be manners for them to bring a dish and a gift, they shouldnt have to be told. I think all you can do is hope they are generous and thoughtful enough to do this, you dont want to cause any ill feeling by asking them to do it. If they dont, learn from this, and dont have them over next year.

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with it at all. The people in your family will probably love to be asked to make something. When you call them, tell them youre green beans are so good, could you bring some for dinner this year, theyll be flattered. Just let them all know in advance that it is a pot-luck.

Answer 5

no just suggest i thot it would be nice to have a buffet and im no good at cooking and say im thinking of doing like a christmas buffet or something so people can chose what they want and i was wondering if you would like to bake a dish for it and (gill) is doing it as well and there is loads of people so it would help alot its a bit cheesy .. but everyone should do their bit to help

Answer 6

A good family will offer to bring a dish. If they do encourage it.

Answer 7

no not at all thats what my family has always done. We each get assigned a dish or you can ask to make a certian dish and then we all bring it to whoever is hosting the dinner. But since this is your first year doing it then you can just say that your trying a new thing this year where everyone is going to make a dish of their own and what would they like to bring?

Answer 8

Just say on the invitation to bring your favorite side dish! Just as simple as that, if they dont o well..but im sure most will.. just have a couple back up plans lol...

Answer 9

no way!!! we have the opposite problame when we are hosting everyone brings a dish but mabey if you say to some one (one of the better chefs) and say that you are going to have trouble cokking it all and probably just offer to do it if your just honnest with your family they will help you out

Answer 10

Just say, "Well be serving the main dish and you can bring an appetizer or side ; Just ask; they shouldnt mind. Im kind of upset, because Im going to 3 Thanksgivings and no one wants me to bring anything. People feel good when they can contribute. Also, if Im not having a holiday dinner at my house, it is kind of sad to not get to do anything. Im going to stop asking what I can bring and just bring something.

Answer 11

Maybe Im rude but I dont see anything wrong with making it mandatory. Anyone with any manners should understand you are not working and want to help. It is a tough time for a lot of people this year and family needs to pitch in and help each other that is the family and Christmas spirit. I think sometimes people forget. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas this year. God Bless.

Answer 12

ask politely Hi um iwas wondering if you could bring a dish" just be friendly

Answer 13

one word...POTLUCK !!! and everyone will get it!!!