This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
Published on December 19, 2019, this article highlights the history behind the turkey's rise to fame during the Christmas season.
While many associate Christmas with a delicious turkey dinner, few know that the bird's popularity may have originated from a period of animal cruelty.
Animal welfare advocates argue that the tradition of eating turkey during Christmas may have been influenced by the practice of forcing live turkeys down people's throats as a form of entertainment in the 16th century.
However, it's worth noting that this claim has not been universally accepted and more research is needed to confirm its accuracy.
