A late 19th century English tradition to hang a taxidermied quail on one's Christmas tree for good luck. It begun with King Edward VII and him gifting a quail ornament to his wife, Alexandra of Denmark, on Christmas in 1863 and him telling her that it would bring them a son. Sure enough, in January of 1864, they had their eldest son, Albert Victor. Unfortunately, he died in 1892, and Edward VII banned Christmas Quails from England. But Frederic Austin, the composer of "The 12 Days of Christmas," made sure that the tradition lived on in secret after he was forced by the king to change the lyrics of his song from "...and a quail on the Christmas tree" to "...and a partridge in a pear tree." Christmas Quail ornaments still continue to bring their owners' good luck today, as the custom still continues in many households around the world.
Kimberley hung a Christmas Quail on her tree because her favorite neice gifted her one for good luck.
by giuseppe123 November 05, 2023
A failed hunting excursion that ends with at least one member of the party accidentally being shot by a fellow member.
"Bound ta happen, I reckon; we was out hunting when Billy Bob was shot by Bubba. Didn't know we was quail hunting!"
by Tommyt February 14, 2006
by Lucien Seffer January 20, 2009
by PCooper May 02, 2008
guy 1: eww gross whos that she has bob acne
guy 2:oh thats ashley shes a quail muffin
guy 1: ew get her away!
guy 2:oh thats ashley shes a quail muffin
guy 1: ew get her away!
by bahahhahah123 September 25, 2011
by Joe Bollinger April 07, 2006
by T Doggie January 14, 2009