Discuss: Free Holiday Turkeys, a Ritual in Decline

[cheryl]

Free Holiday Turkeys, a Ritual in Decline - New York Times
Free holiday turkeys are less common nowadays, and labor historians said the practice had already declined before the economic situation drove bosses to slash budgets in the name of survival.

[Channahon]

Holiday turkeys have been a tradition over the years for many companies. What better way to recognize employees for their hard work, and have a traditonal dinner with the families during the holidays.

[soberups]

We always serve a fresh, free-range organic turkey for Thanksgiving. I buy a turkey from a farm on my route and I actually pick out which one I want while it is still alive. They have a bunch of turkeys running around free in a barnyard area, and you pick one and they grab it, chop the head off, pluck it, wrap it and give it to you the next day. Its more expensive, but its much more humane than a factory farm and way better quality. It also gives you a valuable perspective on the actual origin of your meat when you see the animal while it is still alive.