Because many years ago famillies ate goose or the head of a boar, but in the 16th century the turkey bird was introduced to England.
Roast Beast
the hooves roast beast
The Who family in Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" feasted on a rare Roast Beast for their Christmas dinner.
Roast Beast, which the Grinch carved.
For Christmas dinner, Australians commonly have the traditional roast turkey or roast ham with roast vegetables, which may be done in an indoors oven or on a Weber barbeque outside. Many Australians also opt for seafood, particularly prawns, to have with salad and roast ham. Some go for the casual approach, with a barbeque at the beach.
The Whos traditionally eat Roast Beast for Christmas dinner, though some of them prefer Who-hash because they are vegetarian.
A big family gathering roast turkey dinner present giving and general togetherness
Potatoes and turkey both are New World foods, and had not yet reached Europe.
In the movie "A Christmas Story," Ralphie and his family have a traditional Christmas dinner featuring roast duck. After a mishap with their original dinner plans, they enjoy this meal at a Chinese restaurant, complete with rice and other Chinese dishes, which is a memorable and humorous twist on the holiday dining experience.
Turkey, Ham, Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes (mashed and roast), parsnips, carrots and stuffing
Some have the traditional roast dinner - be it chicken, turkey, lamb or whatever... Some have the more NZ style Barbeque or picnic. Christmas is in summer in NZ so a heavy roast lunch isn't always fitting.
roast dinner is very healthy because it got meat and vegetable in it and they're part of your 5 a day.