barryqwalsh
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Turkeys are, natively, a North American bird, so their insertion into British and Irish Christmases is somewhat unusual.
The tradition is rooted, like many traditions, in practicality.
Turkeys were imported into Britain in 1526, being sold for a tuppence each. This made them far cheaper than chickens and far less useful than cows (who produce milk, which was handy).
But why the Christmas tradition?
Why do we eat turkey at Christmas?