Although turkey did not become popular in England until the 16th or 17th century, a pig's head was not the traditional Christmas dinner in earlier periods.
In Medieval England, boar was a common Christmas dish. During the 16th and 17th century, goose and capon were popular, with the rich sometimes eating peacock and swan. Even after the introduction of turkey, goose remained the most common Christmas dinner during the Victorian era.
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