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Turkeys
A turkey is a large bird with a fleshy wattle hanging from the underside of its beak. It is also characterized by a lump called a snood, dangling from the top of its beak.
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When were the first turkeys eaten on Christmas?
Turkey was a game bird native to America and brought to Europe by the early explorer during the early 16 th century in the reign of Queen Elizabeth to England.The first English Monarch to eat Turkey on Christmas Day was by the lavish spender and connoisseur of fine dining King James I (James IV of Scotland) who succeeded the throne after Queen Elizabeth's death in 1603.
There is no record for the maximum weight of a turkey purchased for Thanksgiving. There largest turkey on record weighed 86 pounds and was auctioned off at a charity auction. The average turkey sold for Thanksgiving weighs 15 pounds.
Why did turkey become a symbol for Thanksgiving?
The Turkey is an important part of the Thanksgiving tradition because according to the legend of the Pilgrims and Indians they shared turkey in a several day fest to thank the Indians for helping them plant crop and harvest for winter. Whether the Pilgrims and Indians actually ate turkey is not known. It is possible that they did because Turkey would be redilly abundant in the east US but this isn't a certainty. However, Turkey is a food that is abundant in the US and is large and can feed many people, this is probably why Turkeys are eaten at Thanksgiving.
Is there another name for Thanksgiving?
Many people refer to it as Turkey Day. That's because it's traditional to eat a turkey on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving day, also known as 'Stupid Pilgrim's day', is a pagan celebration of the day food was invented, held by Americans, Canadians, Uglo-Americans and certain areas in Japan that just want to seem cool by copying everything the Americans do. == ==
Most Jews will eat turkey if they like it. However, some Orthodox Jews won't because there isn't a historical tradition of eating them (they were introduced to Europeans, etc approximately 100 years ago).
What size turkey will feed 19 people?
You will need approx. 1/2 lb. per person, so you can get a BIG 25lb, or 2 smaller ones, don't forget the bigger the turkey, the longer in the oven! at least 11 hours approx (1/2 hour per pound) at a moderate heat. you may find that a very large turkey may be a bit dryer, (it is an older bird after all) so keep basting!! Happy Thanksgiving~!!
What US state consumes the most turkey during Thanksgiving?
In my calculations California eats the most turkey during the Thanksgiving holidays.
Some people do eat them but I wouldn't personally! The giblets contain intestines which may still have traces of feces..
If you are trying to spell the bird, which is often enjoyed as part of a Christmas Day meal, the spelling is turkey.
If you are trying to spell the country, then the spelling is Turkey (notice the capital T).
Why don't female turkeys have a wattle?
Female turkeys, also known as hens, do have a small, less prominent wattle compared to male turkeys, known as toms. The wattle is larger and more colorful in male turkeys, as it is used during courtship displays to attract females. Hens have a smaller wattle because they do not need to attract mates in the same way as toms.
Yes, because they eat insects and they eat things like seeds, nuts, and berries.
What kinds of turkeys are there?
Yes there are different types of turkey. I might not know how much, but there are more than one type of turkey. Just go on google.com and look it up!! xoxo Gossip Girl :)
From, Remiboy Yeah way to be spesific lady........
Is Turkey a democratic country?
YES. Turkey is a laic, democratic republic.
well obviously since its in the europien union
3 to 5 days if kept in the refrigerator, up to a year in the freezer.
What is the driving distance from istanbul turkey to dalaman turkey?
Roughly 850 Km (530 Miles) taking upwards of 12 hours
