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La r\u00e9ponse est simple. Au cours des si\u00e8cles, comme on le verra plus loin, la dinde a \u00e9t\u00e9 choisie comme plat de r\u00e9sistance pour les grandes f\u00eates car elle repr\u00e9sentait un volatile inhabituel. La premi\u00e8re dinde r\u00f4tie aurait \u00e9t\u00e9 servie \u00e0 un repas de Christmas<\/a> du roi Charles VII.<\/p>\n

Although this meat is found on many European tables today, it is not a dish that originates from the Old Continent. It rather comes from Mexico, the United States and Canada. In the 18th centurye<\/sup> In the 18th century, the Spanish introduced it to Mexico, and it was later domesticated in France, Spain, and England. As the British settled in the Americas in 13 colonies, they brought this tradition of turkey with them, which they prefer to eat at Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

The very name "turkey" is said to be attributed to the fact that the first birds of this genus, to have been discovered by the Spanish (believing they were in India), were named "Indian hens" by the latter.<\/p>\n

Before turkey was chosen as the main course at the Christmas table, roast goose was served, which was considered the "sun bird"; therefore, it was claimed that it guaranteed protection from the sun to those who ate it.<\/p>\n

Today, despite the wide selection of roast meats that can be served at the Christmas table (duck, lamb, venison, and more recently ostrich and bison), turkey still remains the queen of the New Year's Eve menu. In France and Belgium, custom dictates that this poultry is stuffed with chestnuts, while in Quebec (Canada), it is preferred to be stuffed with a mixture of croutons, onion, and sage. Some do not hesitate to add Portuguese walnuts to this preparation.
\nTo stand out, Americans sometimes serve turkey glazed with lemon and bourbon.<\/p>\n

As you can see, turkey still reigns supreme on many tables in Europe and America, to the delight of lovers of this choice meat.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The answer is simple. Over the centuries, as we will see later, turkey was chosen as the main course for major feasts because it represented an unusual bird. The first roast turkey was reportedly served at a Christmas dinner for King Charles VII. 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