Quote from: Michael Alexander on December 25, 2010, 01:56:00 PM
Christmas oysters? 
Merry Christmas guys!!!
wow what i didn't know until today sheeeshchristmas oysters history link below
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ACGW_en___US362&q=Christmas+oysters#q=Christmas+oysters+history&hl=en&rlz=1T4ACGW_en___US362&prmd=ivns&tbs=tl:1&tbo=u&ei=8E0WTb76C8Gp8AaHu9DnDQ&sa=X&oi=timeline_result&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CDkQ5wIwCg&fp=c341562a61b59af3 1608 1608 - John Smith and his Virginia companies recorded that they ate oyster, fish, meat, wild fowl and bread on Christmas day in 1608 Smith later recorded that, wherever an Englishman may be, and whatever part of the world, he must keep Christmas with feasting and ...John Smith and his Virginia companies recorded that they ate oyster, fish, meat, wild fowl and bread on Christmas day in 1608 Smith later recorded that, wherever an Englishman may be, and whatever part of the world, he must keep Christmas with feasting and merriment." In a new book, keeping Christmas: The Celebration of an American Holiday," historian Philip Reed Rulon of Northern Arizona University recounts the battle Christmas had to fight be fore it "embedded itself ...
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1752 1752 - the date on which the Magi arrived in Bethlehem with gifts for the Christ Child. Another explanation hinges on the changeover by Great Britain and her colonies from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 Featured at Old Christmas are dancing, an oyster ...Another explanation hinges on the changeover by Great Britain and her colonies from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 Featured at Old Christmas are dancing, an oyster roast and oyster shoot (to place the turkey),. made of cloth and wood and the skull and horns of steer, is never seen from one Old Christmas to the next. Legend has that he lives in the woods on Hatteras Island. No one knows exactly how Old Buck got into the traditional Old Christmas celebration.
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1863 Dec 25, 1863 - "December 25, 1863. Today is Christmas, had cabbage for dinner, cabbage and oysters, little Lager Beer and cigars. Went down into the city in afternoon with McFarnum to Nig dance, in the evening saw some of our officers dance with the cullod population. Sent ...Cold as Greenland, Arnold and I start out to Jayhock some boards to fix our tent . "December 25, 1863. Today is Christmas, had cabbage for dinner, cabbage and oysters, little Lager Beer and cigars. Went down into the city in afternoon with McFarnum to Nig dance, in the evening saw some of our officers dance with the cullod population. Sent out on Woodville road to Mr. Nutt's residence, two and half miles from camp, have a fine time rolling on the xo-pin alley.
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1892 Jun 13, 1892 - The project for improving the bay was adopted on June 13, 1892, and proposed widening, deepening, and straightening the channel so as to give a width of 200 feet and a least depth of 3£ feet from Galveston Hay to San Luis Pass and a channel 100 feet wide ...The project for improving the bay was adopted on June 13, 1892, and proposed widening, deepening, and straightening the channel so as to give a width of 200 feet and a least depth of 3£ feet from Galveston Hay to San Luis Pass and a channel 100 feet wide and 3 feet deep along Christmas Point in Oyster Bay, both channels to be properly defined by beacons.
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1905 Nov 28, 1905 - V, Celery is ripening well and will sell for about 10 cents a bunch. Pumpkins are being shipped in large quantities, as pumpkin -pie is recognized as the dessert for Thanksgiving, as plum pud- ding is for Christmas. Oysters, especially the big fellows fit for serving- on half shell, ...
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1931 Dec 23, 1931 - OYSTER DRESSING THE BEST OF ALL STUFFINGS FOR CHRISTMAS TURKEY Easy to prepare and the oyster flavor which permeates the meat makes the turkey even. Pour the milk and melted butter over the crumbs add choppedup oysters and seasoning mix thor oughly.
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1966 Dec 22, 1966 - In 1882 on December 25th an- . other community Christmas party was held at the Barnett House. they had a tree, a pros gram, a supper and a dance. The menu served at that merry Christmas was as follows: Oyster soup, beef soup, fried ters, baked salmon, roast venison, roast prairie ...
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1985 Sep 25, 1985 - The fall oyster season began early this year and is building quickly to wards its annual November peak From now until Christmas oyster lovers will find special signs posted in seafood restaurants brasseries and shops and on club and company billboards Lucky individuals will be invited ...
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1997 Dec 24, 1997 - For generations Dad's side of the family has eaten oyster stew. on Christmas Eve Why I have no idea I seem to remember hearing. something about how it goes back to the Old Country where our. greatgreatgrandparents were so poor that all they got for. Christmas was an oyster but they ...
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2006 Dec 24, 2006 - Christmas Package Itinerary: 3 nights from 24th December 2006 Adult price from £ 557.00. Sunday Christmas Eve: Afternoon tea after settled into your room. In the evening join us for Champagne & Canapés, with pianist and a 4-course dinner in our award ...Christmas Package Itinerary: 3 nights from 24th December 2006 Adult price from £ 557.00. Sunday Christmas Eve: Afternoon tea after settled into your room. In the evening join us for Champagne & Canapés, with pianist and a 4-course dinner in our award-winning restaurant, and later on a night-cap. Monday Christmas Day: Celebration breakfast! Champagne, oysters & canapés, a soprano soloist will provide music over a 6-course Christmas lunch. If you still have any space ...
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