Reacting To American CHRISTMAS DINNER Foods I’ve Never Heard Of 

I’ve literally been having such a shit day and this video has already made it better I appreciate you Raphael and the effort put into your videos🖤🖤

Bless your heart! Somebody please make this sweet young man a real Southern Christmas Meal! We don’t use anything from a can. Ralph, I’m officially inviting you to join us here in Alabama for a true, authentic southern Christmas dinner!

If you're parents agree, definitely do it. Would love to see their reaction.

I am both amazed and appalled at the size of the bites you take of a food you’ve never tasted before! Bravo to you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I'd love it if viewers sent in their grandma's recipes for these foods, and you tried them from scratch :)

I would love to see a video of your family trying the American dishes you serve

Sausage gravy goes on American-style buttermilk biscuits, and should be made fresh. I didn’t know it was available in a can. I like them for breakfast.

Funeral foods are definitely a thing here in the US and it varies with region and ethnicity. Kinda like a church potluck where everyone brings a dish of food... I believe the original idea was that the family wouldn't have to concern themselves with daily chores during their time of mourning...

Funeral foods are a real thing. When someone dies, people bring over tons and tons of food for the family. It sounds weird, but it really helps the family. It gives the family one less thing to worry about and there are always people coming over to pay their respects so there's lots of food.

Next "american" holiday you need to actually join a family for the event...or get someone to just guide you, I really think you'd like alot of the holiday foods if they were just in the right cooking vessel etc

A lot of those foods would be better made from scratch rather than from a can. Those sugar cookies are a special kind of sugar cookie - soft sugar cookies. Theyre meant to be cake-like. Iwould love.yo see a video with ur family. Merry Christmas!

Cinnamon rolls for dessert? Genius! We usually have them for breakfast with maybe a meat or scrambled eggs.

I love this! But as an American, I've never had the Pillsbury Swirls, but grew up with jiffy corn bread. Grew up in WA state and live on VA now.

Please don’t ever apologize for the content in your videos. You are such a hilarious person. It’s so interesting watching your perception of the foods but I will say there is a big difference between homemade vs packaged foods that your trying. Maybe you can really splurge and hire a chef to cook a traditional American Christmas dinner for your parents. Please film as much as you can while they’re visiting. I know that I’d love to see the people that brought such an amazing person into the world. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Did I see tears in your eyes when you tasted the collard greens? You crack me up and are just so adorable - a true delight to watch. Thanks for all you do to brighten our days. ♥

If your parents say yes please do it would be so nice to see their reaction to American foods. Merry Christmas

Not me delivering an entire monologue in my head to explain each dish, the errors in some of your preparation, and the rich history of the black influence on most of these foods... but as always I love your videos. you're too pure 💕

Yes please film your parents experiencing America for the first time!!! Happy Holidays🌲

I don’t like the canned version of sausage gravy, but….homemade is the BEST!! Especially with some warm biscuits for breakfast!!

Never had many of those foods for Christmas dinner, and as a matter of fact, I've never ever had quite a few of those foods at all. Many are definitely a southern thing. There are two kinds of the cranberry sauce- jellied, and whole berry. You opened and tasted the whole berry version. Keep in mind that many of the foods you tried are so much better homemade. Love your videos and would love to see your family's reaction.

That little soft spoken "I love Christmas" as a mantra to get through eating the canned greens KILLED me I died laughing!😂😂

I think your green bean casserole needed some help. I mix shredded sharp cheddar, a splash of Worcester sauce and a dash of garlic powder in with the green beans (I like the French cut) and mushroom soup. Sprinkle the crunchy onions on top and bake until hot and melted. Its best eaten hot.

Most of the things you tried I didn't even know they made in cans lol I think the cans is the problem. Especially the sausage gravy. And collard greens. I can't wait till you try it how it's supposed to be

We eat a lot of those things in Canada, too. Most of them are better when they're homemade.

I love how the green bean casserole just instantly grew on you like that. Went from mid to good real fast. Btw, Lucerne is definitely the best eggnog brand in my opinion.

No matter what anyone says on here, you 100% have the right to like or not like what you try. That being said i think the homemade foods are always better than in the can. I hope you get to feeling better and thank you for sharing. It would be interesting to see a video of your most favorite things from where you are from. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

You are so sweet. Not a mean bone in your body. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

You seem to be tasting a Southern version of Christmas dinner. My family’s meal was turkey, my moms dressing balls (made with sausage), green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash, and date or cranberry steamed pudding for dessert. My aunt always made dozens of cookies. My favorite were the cherry winks. Nothing came from a box except the squash which was frozen and had brown sugar and cinnamon added.

I Love that you're making American Christmas dinner for your European family 🎉🤩

Eggnog can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. My favorite brand is Jack Daniels. Though the name might lead you think it’s alcoholic, it’s not.

Definitely film your family’s reactions! Would love to see that!

Dash of Nutmeg mixed with the egg nog takes it to a new level.

My family is from the midwest (NW Indidana) We ususally have Turkey and Ham for Christmas. We have mashed potatoes, gravy, pork sausage stuffing, corn, greenbeans with bacon, sweet potato casserole or sweet potatoes with a buttery brown sugar sauce, and cheddar biscuits or croissants. We try to make most of the dishes from recipes passed down from family traditions.

Wow I'm American (Italian American on my dad's side) so we always have either homemade ravioli or lasagna for Christmas. Then just tons of nibbles like cheese, crackers, veggies, fruit, nuts, and cookies. Homemade Italian cookies of course. Merry Christmas everyone ❤️

I am a country girl from the southern US. Some of those dishes have never made it to my Christmas dinner in 60 years. I eat corn bread both sweet( Yankee style) and savory (Southern style) but at other times of the year. Dinner rolls are for Christmas. Casseroles are a Christmas item and they vary depending on your favorite veg. Mac and cheese or Potatoes and a savory gravy (not sausage) along with Ham or a roast as the chosen meat. At my house pudding ( banana) and pies (pecan, apple raisin spice or maybe a berry) are for dessert. The sugar cookies are made for Santa the night before and only served if there are left overs. Truly depends on the meat (main dish) as to what gets paired with it. Most things are made fresh and not from a can or box. Huge difference in flavor.

Collards are a HUGE staple of holiday foods (or anytime of year really) in the south, but we would never ever ever ever make them from a can. Ever. They take hours to cook properly, and if my mom made them for you I’d like to believe you’d change your mind on them lol.

Yes please film your parents/family reaction to American food.

One thing to keep in mind that not everyone serves the same thing for Christmas dinner. I've personally never known anyone who served cornbread with Christmas dinner. Collard greens are good (although never been part of any Christmas dinner I've had), but definitely don't get them from a can. No one in my family likes green bean casserole. And as far as biscuits and gravy, it's something I love, but never with Christmas dinner. By the way, I can only imagine that canned gravy is gross. Homemade sausage gravy is so good...and it's white because it's milk based. Personally, our big family Christmas meal (shared on Christmas eve) is lasagna, garlic bread, and salad. Christmas day, we go to a movie and Chinese buffet.

As a southern American, I’ve never seen that green casserole ever being served. But everyone’s Christmas meals are different. To each is own 🤷🏾‍♀️. Also you have to season those collards greens. Also Merry Christmas.

You never fail to make us laugh and smile. You will have to have so many of these things fresh it will make a huge difference. Your opinions are honest, that is why we love you in our house. You have nothing to apologize for IMO. I will happily make you a home cooked holiday meal anytime, just let me know.❤😊

Yay!! I’m so happy you uploaded. Raph I’m sending you the warmest wishes for a beautiful weekend! Thank you for all you do for us ❤💚🤍

I actually have never had cornbread with a Christmas dinner. I'm from the south and we only really do cornbread with like pinto beans or as a sign to like fried chicken and collard greens. I have actually tried it in homemade chili and it was really good

Most of the items you have tried I don't usually make at Christmas, and if they were made from scratch would taste sooo much better 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄

I have never had cornbread with Christmas dinner unless it's made into cornbread dressing. It's ham, turkey, yams with marshmallows on top, dressing/stuffing, gross green bean casserole, corn, rolls, jellied cranberry sauce and pumpkin/pecan pie.

Like other comments, I think you should find an American to actually prepare some of these dishes. Where I come from no one uses box stuffing or frozen mac and cheese or eat cold collard greens from a can. You deserve better.

Green bean casserole is awesome in the right context! Have your plate loaded with all the other good stuff and it goes right along with it all. It's also one of those foods that can be cooked in all kinds of variations and the way it's baked really does matter. It is an American holiday staple!

I honestly NEVER had gravy from a can, I can't even imagine,you are a brave man😂

😂 I totally needed this today! I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. Happy New Year!

Yes, we want reaction and vlogs with your parents! Take them to the supermarket, restaurants, theme park, or home cooked reactions!

Corn bread varies by region. Some is sweet & some is savory. I prefer it sweet, warm, served with butter & honey.

I love your videos, and it always makes me feel less anxious, because you have such a calm voice. Thank you!!!

Omg the accuracy with the sugar cookies 😂😂😂😂 we literally have them for every single occasion you can find them at the store just decorated different depending on the holiday lmao.

Take those Cranberries, dump them on a wheel of Brie with some tyme or rosemary and bake in an oven for 15 mins. Slice up a baguette from the grocery store and enjoy. Canberry Brie is sooooooo gooooood.

You have no idea how much joy your videos bring me. To a lot of people. You're reactions are hilarious and genuine. Thank you for all the amazing content Raphael!

Christmas dinner in the south has a lot of sweet and salty contrasts. If u eat everything together and combine the right thing it’s actually very balanced.

Your willingness to try anything is so great! Good on you! You never know what you might like

i'm so happy with the new uploading schedule, i just wanted to tell you that i appreciate your hard work

I always know I’ll be laughing within the first 5 minutes when I watch your videos, you always make my day! I would love to see your parents tasting American foods. I appreciate you ❤ Merry Christmas

This is a very typical southern style Christmas dinner, as a New Yorker, we sometimes have these dishes but it depends on your nationality. Also, this made me so hungry! Hahah

I would love to see a Christmas dinner with your whole family where you all sit down with a big plate and try each side together ❤ I think you might need an American or two to help you cook it though and guide you on what dishes to use, it may be a lot more enjoyable that way!

You need to eat the sausage gravy warm over biscuits. It is not good on it's own. Love your videos.

Fun video. It is always interesting watching your responses to our foods. Our usual Christmas dinner is turkey, ham (with a glaze mix of orange juice, pineapple juice and brown sugar), mashed potatoes, gravy, sausage cranberry dressing, green beans, corn, cheesy broccoli rice casserole, sweet potatoes, 7 layer salad, deviled eggs, and choices of rolls...croissant, yeast rolls, Hawaiian rolls. There can be multiple choices of casseroles...depends on who all is showing up and what they choose to bring. Gravy...never use a mix or canned gravy...it's a wonder you survived...lol. There are some good videos about how to make southern gravy. They are usually served with buttermilk biscuits. And it is white because it is milk and flour based. You can also do the same kind of gravy using fried chicken or cubed/country fried steak drippings. Sweet potatoes...there are so many varieties. My parents used to grow 8 different kinds...all were good though, but some were more suited for savory seasonings. There can be some drastic differences in traditional foods depending on the region of the country you are in. EDIT: Greens, cornbread, pork or thick bacon, and black-eyed peas or lentils are usually a southern New Years day meal that's supposed to bring good luck.

Merry Christmas 🎄 Your review's are spot on and we love you for the honesty.

For the holidays my family has ham, southern potato salad, macaroni and cheese, southern collard greens and cornbread stuffing.

Cornbread definitely varies from north to south but in Texas we love ours sweet (Johnny cake is what the sweetened version is called often). I have never had it with Christmas dinner but as its own thing it's amazing.

I think seeing a parents reaction video would be awesome!

Love to see you family trying these foods!

lmaooo you're so right about how many holidays those sugar cookies are themed after. easter, 4th of july, halloween, christmas, etc. you'll always find those Lofthouse sugar cookies in colors that match the occasion, and they're almost always at every function. they def are more like cake than cookie. they're addictive lol. also don't worry about offending us, some of the stuff you're having here we would actually make homemade (sausage and gravy and collard greens for example) so we wouldn't like the stuff you had to eat either!

I think it would be great to see your family trying and enjoying American food and other American doings

Yes, yes, yes!!! I would love to see your parents' reactions to foods, gadgets and cooking!

You should try the eggnog as coffee cream, yummm!!

The soft baked sugar cookies are my absolute favorite. They do make them for each holiday with just changing up the icing, and I'm not sad about it

I love your reactions to the things I've accepted as normal growing up in the US. Some of the things that we like are truly strange but I wouldn't have it any other way. Embrace the weirdness!

That's why we love you because your honest opinion!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Im binge watching all of the vidoes I have missed throughout the past 2 years and omg I love your channel more than any other on the whole of RU-vid ❤❤❤

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see your family enjoying an American dinner!!! Please do this!!!

Yes to your parents in a video! If they're comfortable being on camera, please! That would be cool to see

Would love to see your parents and their reactions!

You will love homade eggnog, it has liquor and blended ice...So good 👍

Everything family has their own twists on tradition. We never served cornbread at holidays, but it's GREAT with a big bowl of chili or bean soup. Can't go wrong.

Sweetheart I’m from the South and I hate green bean casserole your okay but in the South are cornbread is made from scratch and it’s not sweet! Love your videos your NOT cancelled lol

Def would love to see their (your family's) opinions on these foods. That said, I'm 50, born and raised in Wisconsin (so, the mid-west) and I've never had green bean casserole or creamed corn. Ive also never had the gravy stuff. I don't do corn bread at holidays. To me, that goes with pan fish. Love mav and cheese, but also not a holiday food. I think the holiday meal really is regional. (Also, my parents are German immigrants, so I'm sure that influenced what I got used to while growing up). My son LOVES Lofthouse sugar cookies. I find them bizarre. But-- I love your videos and since you moved to America. This is super interesting!

Thank You for showing us our food with a new twist. Love It!

I love eggnog but lots of people in America don’t. 😂 It’s typically sold without alcohol and can totally be left as-is but I think often rum (golden or dark, not white or spiced) is added to it!

Your video is like an early Christmas present 😊 thank you for trying everything and the video And yes please the funeral food video and the video with your parents.

I REALLY want to watch your family Christmas video LOL! You have been hyping it up for the last few videos. You keep mentioning it, now I’m dying of anticipation waiting for this Raphael Christmas Special! “The Gomes 1st American Christmas” or “The Gomes take America” make it an entire series lol

You are the best. Your reaction to things is priceless. I absolutely adore you!

Cornbread 2 cups corn meal 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Buttermilk until mix smooth Grease a cast iron skillet and put mixture in and bake until browned!

I'm born and raised a American but I don't celebrate holidays. In America are food and people are a melting pot of different cultures. I agree with most of what you had to sayed about the food. I use cream corn as a substitute for gravy over mashed potatoes. Cookies can be soft or crunchy. The white gravy is good over soft fluffy biscuits but I agree brown gravy is delicious also not on biscuits. I prefer the cranberry jelly not the one with the fruit lumps in it. Some people do eat mince pie in the USA. I would love to see your parents' reactions to your favorite foods from the USA. 👍🤗

This was such a fun video! If you ever come to the Seattle area, I will cook/bake any American food you’d like to try from scratch rather than packages and cans. That would be fun to see you react to!

Rapha love the vid and the comprehensive description of unknown (to me) food is amazing 😘

I hope your parents are agreeable to do a video of your Christmas dinner. You’re doing a great job and I enjoy ALL your content. Bless you, Raphael!

I love love love stuffing! Even the cheap store brand stuff is so good. It's a comfort food for me. I used to make stuffing/ground turkey balls when I was into food prepping. Easy and very filling

Even though I’m American, my parents are foreign so I’ve also never had any of most of these things in general or on Christmas 😂

I'm currently watching this on Christmas. I will say Collard Greens are best made fresh. I appreciate you even trying them though. Thank you for not being afraid to try new things 💜

Merry Christmas 🎄 and many blessings this holiday season and the year to come 🙏🤗❤️

The sausage gravy is a breakfast food that goes on buttermilk biscuits.. but I’ve never had it from a can, it’s always homemade

If anybody gets annoyed with your opinions then that’s on them, you’re allowed to dislike food. Obviously not growing up with the nostalgia of certain foods makes things different, I’m sure Americans would find mince pies and Christmas pudding very odd. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas. Take care ❤

GO FOR IT!!! Videos with your family would be awesome.

The creamed corn mixed into the cornbread batter... Ahhhh *chef's kiss* 😅