Why do we eat so much at Christmas? - BBC REEL

Why do we always find ourselves eating so much more than normal at Christmas?

Experts in the psychology of nutrition, Prof Marion Hetherington and Dr Helen Ruddock explore what is going on in our minds that means no matter how much turkey we eat on Christmas Day, we always seem to have room for that piece of Christmas pudding.

Video by Dan John

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[TJ-hsqm]

depends on who we are referencing by "we"

[marshflower]

“Christmas”, was originally a pagan celebration that had everyone come together to share their resources before the cold of winter hit. As civilization made food harvesting more stable for all, we continued to eat, but not share as much.

Today’s, Christmas has basically become an economic stimulator day, like most all other “holidays” in the US.

Odd given that Christ was killed for opposing the Capital Establishment of His day.

[sakhalittle]

*People be kicking themselves in a couple of weeks for refusing to invest in Stocks or Crypto.*

[theobserver]

This is why I try to avoid food gatherings, and especially holiday food gatherings. People are gluttons. It's disgusting. I did however eat dinner with family this Christmas. I had one small plate of food. Everyone else stuffed themselves until they were nauseous. Gross.

[garyslomczynski]

This is why we have a overweight problem in this country!!Health issues out the ass! I went from 44 inch waist to a 32 inch waist and it helps!! Stopped over eating snacking better!! No booze and soda!! Helped my immune system big time!!

[theobserver]

How about instead of stuffing our faces like pigs, we share our surplus food with starving people?

[healthonthego]

Because there is food all over the place 🤣🤣🤣 You are welcome. See you next time! 😂

[IrisAnne]

Sensory Specific Satiety - not present in really really GOOD CHOCOLATE. Hahahah!

[mikkimikki]

The simple answer is because we cook and bake much more at Christmas! DUH!

[sashamellon]

We eat food “items” not FOOD. That’s the whole problem.

[raphaelmandona]

Christmas gives me a huge appetite. Probably it's because of my personal relationship with Christ Jesus