British Christmas

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This Luscious Brandy Butter Is the Perfect Partner for Christmas Pudding
A traditional three-ingredient brandy butter is the perfect partner for mince pies or Christmas pudding.
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Try this recipe for traditional mince pies. Mincemeat encased in Jus-Rol shortcrust pastry - the perfect Christmas recipe.
santa claus changing design
Saint Nicholas and Sinter Klaas were combined with the British version of Father Christmas to become Santa Claus. the 17th century version appeared wearing a green, fur-lined robe delivering good cheer to those around him. ~ the Ghost of Christmas past from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' resembles the folklore image of Father Christmas who had traditionally dressed in a green robe.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
The tiny crown on top of this delicious, classic Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is such a delightful touch. #sticky #toffee #pudding #cake #dessert #pudding #food #Christmas #British #UK
The Best Butterscotch | Elaine Corn
Plum Pudding History: The plum pudding is to the English Christmas as turkey is to the American Thanksgiving or red-dyed eggs are to the Greek Easter or the mooncake is to China's harvest-home. Nevertheless, the tradition of the festive pudding -- a fruitcake batter boiled in a cloth (or steamed in a bowl) which arrives at table looking like a small cannonball topped with a sprig of holly and flamed with brandy -- is by no means straightforward. Politically, the pudding is a declaration of...