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The Christmas Dinner

by Shepherd Knapp

2018-11-21 23:31:54

Christmas dinner is a meal traditionally eaten at Christmas. This meal can take place any time from the evening of Christmas Eve to the evening of Christmas Day itself. The meals are often particularly rich and substantial, in the tradition of the Ch ... Read more
Christmas dinner is a meal traditionally eaten at Christmas. This meal can take place any time from the evening of Christmas Eve to the evening of Christmas Day itself. The meals are often particularly rich and substantial, in the tradition of the Christian feast day celebration, and form a significant part of gatherings held to celebrate Christmas. In some cases, there is a ritual element to the meal related to the religious celebration. The actual meal consumed varies in different parts of the world with regional cuisines and local traditions. In many parts of the world, particularly former British colonies, the meal shares some connection with the English Christmas dinner involving roasted meats and pudding of some description. The Christmas pudding and Christmas cake evolved from this tradition. In countries without a lengthy Christian tradition, such as Japan, the Christmas meal may be more heavily influenced by popular culture. Less

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File size63.919 KB
Print pages35
PublisherPublic Domain Book
LanguageLibrary of Alexandria
ISBN1505267145
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Shepherd Knapp
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Shepherd was the son of Shepherd Knapp and Emma Benedict, and grandson of Gardiner Spring, pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City. He attended Columbia College (AB 1894) and Yale ...

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