2006-12-17 07:30:06 · 10 answers · asked by Star 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I believe the tradition began in the late 1600's. As has been noted, the turkey was cheaper over time, and also was considered a delicacy, and was something unique and entirely different than goose. the formerly enjoyed favourite.
[That is the fastest summary I can offer.I read it online somewhere]
Ham, Turkey, Duck, or Goose, I wish you and everyone a wickedly happy Christmas!
Charles "That cheeky Lad"
2006-12-17 07:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey is a fairly recent addition to the Traditional Christmas Dinner in this country (UK) ,Goose was always the bird of choice for the discerning diner.However cheap imports caused the average diner to plump (lol) for Turkey.
In those (dis)United States of Arrogance however it was a regular staple of the Thanksgiving celebration ever since the Pilgrims killed and plucked their first gobbler a year after landing in America and so was an obvious carryover to Christmas.
I`d guess that the Yanks brought that tradition over with them when they finally entered WW2.
2006-12-17 13:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charles Dickens' "The Christmas Story" is generally credited for popularizing the serving of turkey for Christmas dinner. Before that there were few "traditional" dishes served on such a wide basis.
("Thanks a lot, Chuck!" -the turkeys.)
2006-12-17 07:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a lot of people have turkey at Christmas, but we have it just at Thanksgiving, and have either a ham or a roast for Christmas.
2006-12-17 08:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey was introducted from the 'New World' in the 16th Century. Before this goose would have been the traditional choice. They were a sacrifice to the gods
http://www.foodtimeline.org/christmasfood.html
2006-12-17 07:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by grape_oe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My turkey never gets introduced to me - it gets presented to me on a plate with some potatoes & other veg!!!
2006-12-17 07:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people used to have goose for christmas but turkeys are now easier to breed and are less expensive to buy.
2006-12-17 07:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its too soon after Thanksgiving for me. I always make roast beef.
2006-12-17 07:38:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People in America just love to eat and it don't matter what it is.
2006-12-17 07:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by Stephie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most do but I prefer ham
2006-12-17 07:32:31 · answer #10 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋