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Kicking Christmas Up a Notch

Giving and caring and merriment are all wonderful sentiments around Christmas, but we all know the true meaning of the holiday is to impress your friends and family at dinnertime. Whole Foods feels expensive, but sometimes the prices aren't as sky-high as you'd expect, and the quality is unmatched. A Whole Foods Christmas dinner is far more achievable and affordable than you’d think, so take a look at these delicious Christmas buys from the grocery behemoth.


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Wine

Price:Prices vary


Not only are there a ton of incredible wines to be found at Whole Foods, but there are quite a few affordable ones, too. You can easily grab a bottle of rosé or chianti for less than $20. It's like a cheat code for making your guests have fun.


Related: Whole Foods Wines For $20 or Less

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Mediterranean Bar

Price:$11.99 per pound


Little nibbles throughout a Christmas dinner party are always welcome, and the Whole Foods olive game is strong. The Mediterranean bar is consistently great for small sides like peppers, marinated tomatoes, mushrooms, and more.


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Dips

Price:$6.99 and up


Stick some dips next to your Mediterranean mezze platter and things will really start to heat up. Pita chips are begging to make an appearance at this party, too.

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Danish Butter Cookies

Price:$11.69


These things are irresistible. Serve the decadent cookies alongside your dessert coffee, and give the people what they want.

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Marinated Meats

Price:$6 and up


Why spend a few days marinating something in advance when the store will do it for you? Options are plentiful and include hits like Italian sausage, jerk chicken, and garlic pork.

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Soup

Price:$8.49 for 24 ounces


There's nothing like a starter course to really set the tone, and the Whole Foods soup selection is excellent. Choose from options like chicken noodle, New England clam chowder, butternut squash, and more.

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Fresh Bread

Price:$6 for a loaf


We convinced you to do the soup course, right? Good. You need something warm and crusty to dip in there; grab a fresh loaf and slice it up.

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Candles

Price:$25 and up


Food isn't the only important component of Christmas dinner. If the aroma in your kitchen isn't quite working to set the vibe the way you hoped it would, readjust it with something from the Whole Foods candle selection.

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Oysters

Price:Prices vary


Honey ham is pretty overplayed by this point, and you just can't shake the feeling that you want to crank your culinary experience to 11. How about some dressed oysters on the half shell to impress the socks off your guests? That's a starter course begging to be put on Instagram.

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Hot Cocoa

Price:$3.69


Imagine, if you will, stepping into a Christmas party and receiving a warm mug of cocoa upon arrival. Happy holidays, baby. That's the type of host you're going to remember for years to come.

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Rotisserie Chicken

Price:$8.49 and up


Alright, maybe you can't really pretend like this is a chicken you made yourself since your family clearly knows you're not operating a rotisserie out of the garage. Either way, they won't complain. Rotisserie chicken is heaven.

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An Entire Pre-Fixe Dinner

Price: $50 and up


If you don't want to bother cooking a single thing, Whole Foods really has you covered here. You can order a full Christmas dinner for up to 12 people, which includes prime rib, ham, empanadas, and more.