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brilliant article, I'm dribbling already. jimfbleak 08:07, 16 Dec 2003 (UTC)

"...once real silver coins were not available..." When would that be? I certainly remember having a sixpence in the Christmas Pudding in the Sixties and seem to remember it being normal at that time. - Jmabel 07:47, 17 Dec 2003 (UTC)

difficult to put a date on it. The date when the Mint stopped issuing real silver coins is probably in the British coinage pages somewhere, but they didn't vanish from circulation immediately. All the "silver" 3d pieces really were silver, and you could still find the odd one of those in the '50s (we used to save them up to put in the pudding). Older silver 6d and 1s coins were still in circulation then, too, and some households used to save the odd silver one they found to go in the pudding (my mother used to wrap a cupro-nickel sixpence up in greaseproof paper as a compromise). But because with inflation the real silver coins became worth much more than their face value, people took them out of circulation, and I think eventually the Mint began playing the same game. Unfortunately we don't have an article on the 6d, which might give the detail. seglea 08:54, 17 Dec 2003 (UTC)

What is crystallized peel? Orange I presume. Rmhermen 17:27, Dec 18, 2003 (UTC)

mixed citrus, I think, but I'm not sure enough to do an article on it, which is certainly needed. It comes cut into cubes about .5cm. Standard item on the UK cook's shelf but I've never seen it anywhere else (not that I've looked very hard, it's not my personal favourite). seglea 17:39, 18 Dec 2003 (UTC). Also called "candied peel". seglea

Restoring "the dessert" in the opening sentence. Of course it is not the only dessert ever served on Christmas day, but it is the only one that is traditionally served (which is what the article says), in the sense that anyone in England (I'm never sure about the Scots) would recognise it as the traditional thing to have, even if they hated the stuff and would never serve it themselves.

10/Feb/2004

Before I altered the Christmas Pudding page, I thought I would ask here first; I own a non-profit, no banner, no requests for donations hobby site about Christmas Puddings and it includes my recipe. I was going to add a couple of my photos to the Wikipedia Christmas Pudding page, and offer a link to my site. Is the link a reasonable idea, or will people be upset? here's the link; http://pudding.denyer.net/ all constructive comments appreciated, Paul Denyer (there's a feedback form on the site, if you wish to contact me)

I've had a look and I think it would be a perfectly reasonable link from the article. And a picture or two would be excellent - thanks. seglea 06:28, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)

I've just added two images and a link, I'm very hesitant to edit someone else's work, but am quite willing to help with any information I have. Thanks, Paul denyer 11/02/2004

Paul, while you're here, go check out our Wikimedia Cookbook at the sister project, Wikibooks We have a recipe for a Sussex pudding at Christmas pudding, but more always could be added, either on the same page or with some other title to differentiate them, that is if you're willing to release it under the GFDL. Gentgeen 07:39, 11 Feb 2004 (UTC)
And there's no need to be hesitant about editing anyone else's work on Wikipedia - speaking as the chief contributor to Christmas Pudding so far, I say go right ahead! (I can just change it back if I don't like it, after all). seglea 08:31, 11 Feb 2004 (UTC)
Too right! Paul everybody here edits everyone elses work mercilessly. It's how Wikipedia works. Just jump in and join the party. theresa knott 09:36, 11 Feb 2004 (UTC)

What is there in Christmas pudding ? I would love to have a recipee of that famous cake, but that is unfortunate, that there is no information about this in the encyclopedia. How sad. Anthère0

Ah, found it, I am relieved :-) Well, it is good that a link be provided. The article could have been deleted as others were. Brrrr. Glad they were some people to provide background :-)


Isn't Christmas pudding also known as "figgy pudding", as well as plum pudding? I can not find any information on figgy pudding on Wiki beyond the lyrics of "We wish you a merry Christmas", however from looking around online, it appears at one time "figgy" and plum pudding were both tradition foods for the holiday. I don't mean to nit pick. I just think if this is correct, it would be useful information to add - I've heard many people wonder what exactly figgy pudding is.

75.111.30.152 07:39, 24 November 2006 (UTC)

It appears figgy pudding is something different - there is now an article on it. I didn't know either. seglea 22:32, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Wonderful article

I did a slight rework to improve the structure and allow me to add a note about flaming/firing (when I first had a northern girlfriend I discovered it is not universal). She looked at my dad like he was a loon. Icundell 22:48, 13 Dec 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Interesting Word Choice

"Many households have their own recipe for Christmas pudding, preferably handed down the family; it is probable that there are also regional variations."

Is it really preferable that the recipe be passed down in such a manner? Perhaps a revision should be considered. (Pygmypony 05:42, 12 April 2006 (UTC))

Given the parlous state of home cooking in the UK these days, I think it is preferable that the few remaining instances of family recipes being handed down the generations are preserved --TheBoondockTwenty 10:41, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

I think I wrote the "preferably" originally. What it means is that these are the ones regarded with most pride and pleasure. I'll put something like that in. seglea 22:20, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The "After Christmas" section.

It seems to be original research. Someone needs to add citations. oTHErONE (Contribs) 08:17, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

Not really OR. It's just stuff most English people know. There is nothing there that I find even slightly surprising. Icundell 14:25, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Puritan Ban

Werent Christmas Puddings Banned by puritans? or is this just a myth

[edit] Citation

Why on Earth has this article been tagged as not citing its references and sources? Any ideas? This looks like over-zealous tagging. —Stonefield 11:18, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Translated to American English: Fruit Cake

This article should include a sentence which explains that Christmas Pudding is the same thing as fruit cake for the sake of clarity. (not signed)

I find this hard to believe. I have bought fruit cake in America, and it is fruit cake, not Christmas pudding. The anon who wrote this should try a real Christmas pudding some time, and get a hold of the difference.
Christmas pudding is most definitely not the same as Christmas cake!!! --ukexpat 12:57, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
For similar reasons I have removed the following from the article:
Fruit Cake Tossing
In some occasions Fruit cake has been known to be thrown like a stone or a frisbee for fun or ::sport. This has mainly been observed in the south.
It is highly unlikely that what is being thrown here is Christmas pudding, and anyway the remark is uninterpretable - the south of what, or where? seglea 22:18, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] All year round

Is it really true that Christmas puddings are available and eaten throughout the year as it says in the introduction? In my experience, they are only found in the shops running up to Christmas and I've never seen them eaten at any other time than Christmas (which is a shame as I adore them!)Hot cross buns are a different matter - you seem to see them for sale all year round, now.

[edit] No plums in plum pudding

Could someone more competent than me please add the information that plum pudding does not actually contain plums and give the reason why? This is really missing from this article, thanks. Maikel 09:02, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] What does it taste like?

What's the texture like? Is it sweet? Does it taste heavy? I'd love to try this (but not knowing anyone English, I wouldn't know what it's supposed to taste like.) I'd love to hear someone describe the flavor, and compare it to (yuck) fruitcake.

One other thing: GREAT article (even for Wikipedia.) Someone should nominate it for one of those WP awards. Very well done. 68.36.127.193 19:19, 6 November 2007 (UTC)