We have in past years substituted a ham for the turkey, and actually planned to do so this year; but daughter inlaw apparently heard us conniving and brought home a turkey.

I've found that a large "baking hen" probably is more suitable for our small family gatherings, and have done that, as well as goose (domestic) on occasion.

Lobster sounds great, but at $28+/pound here (frozen) last week it probably won't happen at my house anytime soon.

A few friends in the past have indicated they often have lamb - more traditional at Easter, but fine for Xmas too (IMO).

Salmon is a fairly frequent "alternate," or sometimes just "supplement," for some friends in the Seattle area, although less so since the *^#%$@ Injun sold his fishin' boat (and quit sending us samples for Xmas).

John