All over the South, ambrosia is a traditional Christmas dessert.  It is often prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated to blend flavors.

Cut away peel and white membrane from: 3 medium oranges
Remove seeds and cut into bite sized pieces. 

Layer orange pieces with:
2/3 c. shredded fresh coconut

If oranges are tart, sprinkle with a little sugar.  Bananas and/or nuts may be added at serving time if desired.