Ever dug into a fine, plummy Christmas pudding? Well... unless you're British, probably not. As much as we Americans owe the Brits for our general holiday traditions, Christmas puddings just didn't seem to transplant to these shores.
But if you're looking for an interesting culinary experience to add an Old World accent to your Christmas holiday, it's worth giving this fine old tradition a new try.
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To understand Australian Christmas traditions, you have to understand that Aussies are upside-down, seasonally, in comparison to us Americans. If that's difficult to process, just imagine going to the beach on Christmas Day.
So, yeah. Maybe things are a little different from what most of us would suspect. They definitely don't sing "White Christmas" down there, mate!
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Everyone has visions of a picture perfect traditional Christmas at one time or another. If you've tried to achieve this picture of perfection with lasting memories for your family before, only to fall short and maybe on your face, here are some tips to help you have that special Christmas dinner for your family and still be able to enjoy it.
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Ever wondered if you should pay attention to those Christmas food superstitions? Is there a simple yet traditional dish you can whip up and throw a little luck into the mix? Follow these recipes for good luck in the near future!
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If you love the great beverage options that are a part of the Christmas season, you might be wondering about the history of eggnog. There are many beverages associated with the winter months, particularly during the holiday season. During December many of us enjoy hot apple cider, hot cocoa, and, of course, eggnog. Below you'll find some interesting information about the history of eggnog during the Christmas season.
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The Christmas Eve Holy Supper is a central part of holiday celebrations for some families, and how it is celebrated varies depending on country, specific religious affiliation, and even family. Some countries have a much more elaborate fast in addition to Christmas Eve Holy Supper, and one such lengthy fast is called the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
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There are two Christmas food customs that originated in England are almost always associated with the Christmas season: mince meat and fruitcake. If you live in the U.S. you're acquainted with eating pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving or perhaps pear pie or apple pie at Christmas, but you might have never heard of mince pies. In England, mince pies are a regular part of the annual Christmas celebrations. Curious about what mince pies are and how they play into the Christmas tradition? Well I'm happy to share that with you!
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