The history behind Christmas dinner

Why do we eat turkey and ham at Christmas, and what is behind some of the other common goodies we...

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13.05 23 Dec 2025

The history behind Christmas dinner

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13.05 23 Dec 2025

Why do we eat turkey and ham at Christmas, and what is behind some of the other common goodies we have?

Food Writer Dee Laffan and TV Chef & Lecturer from South East Technological University Edward Hayden join Andrea to discuss the history of Christmas dinner!

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