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Putting money in a Christmas pudding is a old tradition. The person who got the 6 pence in their piece of pudding is said to get good luck. They used to put a 6 pence in the pudding but now money is to dirty.
Silver (6 pence was made out of silver) was dirty but when it was cooked it was alright.
The tradition in many homes is to turn the lights off and set fire to the brandy surrounding the Christmas pudding, because it makes a lovely display of blue flame. It's sometimes said that the fire represents the passion of Christ.
To burn off the rum you poured over the top of it for flavoring. And, the Christmas pudding looks smashing when it's brought to the table all on fire like that.
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What are Christmas desserts?
Christmas desserts are puddings made on Christmas.
How many Christmas puddings consumed at Christmas?
572
Why do christians eat Christmas puddings at Christmas?
It is my firm belief that Christians, like any other person who eats Christmas puddings, do so because they are delightfully tasty!
How many Christmas puddings are eaten each year?
5 million
How many Christmas puddings will be sold in the UK this Christmas?
Impossible to answer - because retailers are not compelled to publish their sales figures !
Why do Christmas puddings not burn when they are set alight with alcohol?
What you are seeing burning is the alcohol. While it burns off quickly and warms the top of the pudding it does not get hot enough to char the moist cake.
Why did Clark have to replace his Christmas tree in the movie Christmas vacation?
there were squirrels in it and his uncle accidently set fire to it with his cigar
What is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding for luck?
Traditionally silver thruppeny bits were placed into Christmas puddings in the UK
Did the Great Fire of London start in a bakers in Pudding Lane?
The Great Fire of London did start in Puddings Lane.
Who sells memory lane Christmas puddings?
Where can you purchase 4 pack mini Christmas puds from near s o t staffs & how much are they
Why do people put a sixpence in Christmas puddings?
The coin was believed to bring wealth to the person who found it in the pudding.
What is normally eaten with Christmas puddings?
One would normally have ones Christmas dinner most have turkey or ham dinner and followed by Christmas pudding which is a custom started in England. Made with beef or mutton.
