When I was a kid back in the States, I remember my mom serving honey glazed ham that had been roasted in the oven, carrot pineapple Jello salad with whipped cream, freshly baked rolls, deviled eggs, pickles, olives, and various cakes, pies, and/or Christmas cookies.
Some of the students have told me what they will have for Christmas dinner this year. The offerings are quite different from what I used to have back home.
"We will have sushi, fried chicken, and strawberry shortcake."
"My mom will serve roast chicken."
"We will have the same dinner as usual: rice, miso soup, pickled side dishes, and some small Salisbury steaks."
Of course, many students wanted to say "Christmas cake," which is a kind of 和製英語. There is no such cake called "Christmas cake" in the States as far as I know. We do have Christmas cookies, however.
So, if you want to refer to クリスマスケーキ in English, I would suggest you simply say, "strawberry shortcake."
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