Which Turkey Came First: The Bird Or The Country?
The republic of Turkey (look north of Egypt, east of Greece) isn’t exactly a breeding ground for the bird that Americans associate with Thanksgiving. In fact, the turkey is native to North America … so, why do they share the same name? What is a turkey? Meleagris gallopavo domestico or the domestic turkey is an odd-looking bird that’s known […]
The history behind Christmas and Türkiye
In Türkiye, where Muslims make up 99 percent of the population, the New Year’s spirit is still seen in the many historical and sacred places for Christians and the stories woven in to Turkish culture that paved the way for the New Year’s celebrations Even though Türkiye’s population is predominantly Muslim, the Christmas and New […]