Why do we eat turkey at Christmas? Let's learn about the origin of eating turkey at Christmas.

When we think of Christmas in the West, we think of eating turkey. So why do we eat turkey at Christmas? What is the significance of eating turkey at Christmas? Next, let’s briefly learn about it.

The origin of eating turkey at Christmas

1. The origin of turkey. The name of turkey in English is "Türkiye" because in the beginning, turkey was native to America and had been domesticated by Indians before Europeans arrived in America.

2. Substitutes for goose. Before Europeans immigrated to America, they loved to eat roast goose. However, when they arrived in America, geese were not yet well-raised, so turkey became a substitute for goose. Then Europeans discovered that turkey tasted better than goose. From then on, roast turkey became the most indispensable dish in important festivals for Europeans.

3. The history of turkey. The custom of eating turkey at Christmas has a history of more than three hundred years. From a nutritional point of view, turkey is large, meaty, delicious, nutritious, and low in cholesterol, so it makes sense that Westerners like to eat turkey. Therefore, turkey is an indispensable part of the Christmas dinner.

How to Eat Christmas Turkey

1. American way of eating. In the United States, people eat whole chickens. They fill the turkey's belly with various ingredients and bake it in the oven. When the whole turkey is cooked through, serve it on the table and use a knife and fork to cut it into pieces and enjoy it together.
2. British way of eating. In the UK, large amounts of fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, chestnuts, etc., are usually stuffed into the turkey's stomach, and then a variety of spices are spread on the surface. When the whole turkey is cooked through, serve it on the table and use a knife and fork to cut it into pieces and enjoy it together.