Well, that's different.
, others are a bit bizarre. Like how the family weighs themselves before and after Christmas lunch.
It’s speculated that this tradition dates back to the reign of Edward VII, who was King from 1901-1910.
This is the lunch where they get weighed, and with good reason — it’s a huge feast. While the family relaxes, The reigning monarch delivers a Christmas Speech to the public, which is televised. It’s easy to see how this Royal weighing tradition hasn’t spread. Getting on a scale twice publicly in a single day doesn’t seem like the most fun.
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