Re: Thanksgiving Dinner in London

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> And locals would be interested too. We'll adopt any tradition if it 
> involves a good blow out.

I'm not sure many Brits would enjoy a "typical" American
"Thanksgiving." It usually starts with a family journey into the
countryside - and given the size of most American cities and traffic
volumes - that can take most of a day. Then, when the family (2
heterosexual adults and 2.3 well adjusted children) arrives at one of
the typical game farms and chooses its bird, they likely spend up to
two or three hours chasing the lucky victim through the woods until
they corner it, and club it to death. This is a ceremony that
recognizes the early histories of America, and the close bond that
most Americans have to their native citizens today. Then there is the
10 to 15 minute dressing of the spoils of the hunt (conducted by
antisepectically pure turkey-dressers - an unusual American specialty
profession.) This is followed by the ceremonial strapping of the
turkey onto the bonnet of the Landrover or Humvee - and off to the
house.

Arriving home at a late hour, most Americans end the day with a good
snort or snootful and then beddy, bye - a good rest for all, to get
ready for The Great Day to Come. And what a day it is. Gifts, calls to
far away places, friends over, much to drink and later - even more to
eat. And drink. And snuff.

What a dinner!! The lucky turkey is better dressed that he was in the
woods - surrounded by succulent veggies, herbs and spices (27 in all)
and soon to be treated to the best attention and care of his life,
when the Master of the House carves him up afore his adoring chidren.

Then afterwards, a French brandy in front of the fireplace with a
Cuban cigar and somne English sweets - while the Master of the House
regales his guests with anti-European jokes.

Ah. Quelle joie. And you say there are places in the UK that provide
this. Extraordinary.