>Now that is interesting. I never considered that. I was living in a rather small town (pop 8,000) when it was the common term to use 'supper.'

It comes down to when you have the main meal. In rural areas, it's more common to eat the big meal mid-day, but in cities, it's more typical to have the big meal at the end of the day (except on Sunday, when it's not unusual to have a big dinner after church and a light supper).

Tamar