Smithfield Market Christmas Eve meat auction
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The Smithfield Market Christmas Eve meat auction is an annual holiday tradition in London. Every year, buyers visit the historic London market to buy surplus cuts of meat in cash-only bargain transactions.[1][2] It is a tradition that spans back to 1327,[3] a pre-refrigeration era when meat had to be sold quickly or risk going bad.[2]
The event is known for its festive atmosphere, with people showing up in Santa hats and Christmas-themed sweaters and others waving wads of cash.[1][4][5]