What Did Victorians Eat for Christmas Dinner?

The video explores the evolution of Christmas meals during the Victorian era. It highlights the traditions of poorer Victorians who often ate goose, while the upper classes enjoyed roast beef and swans. Over time, turkey became the main Christmas bird, with turkeys being walked from Norfolk to London. The video also delves into unusual dishes like mock turtle soup and fermenty, and describes the transformation of desserts such as mince pies and plum pudding. Victorian desserts became more elaborate, with table jellies set in intricate molds to impress guests.

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