1.   But this method of cooking the holiday bird has its share of disadvantages, too.

2.   But weep not for the tradition of a holiday bird from the boss.

3.   Meanwhile, dozens of customers flock to the warehouse counter daily, anxious to tote home smoked holiday birds.

4.   Some of the classic gimmicks of yore were the use of shaving cream for whipped cream and, indeed, the shellacking of a holiday bird.

5.   This gadget eases the chore of getting the heavy holiday bird out of the pan.