Do you think this was a sign just for fun or serious? Guess the meat could be vaccum packed and frozen? On my side of the pond, ham and turkey are less expensive in November and December.
Excellent advetising by the butcher.
Buy all the meats for Christmas now
stuff it in the freezer where it will get freezer burn
and in Decewmber you'll have to go back for another fresh order:):):)