November 26th 2023.
It's that time of year again, and that can only mean one thing - Stir Up Sunday is here! This tradition stems from the Victorian times, when families would gather five weeks before Christmas to make their Christmas pudding.
During this gathering, each family member would take a turn stirring the mixture with a wooden spoon, said to represent baby Jesus's manger. According to legend, you could make a wish while stirring as well. The pudding itself usually contains 13 ingredients, in homage to Jesus and his 12 disciples.
Stir Up Sunday wasn't just a fun activity for the whole family, it was also a practical way to make the pudding. Because the mix can be quite stiff, it's much easier to combine the dried fruit, suet, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spices with a group of people.
The tradition of Stir Up Sunday has been around for centuries, but it's becoming less common with time. A 2013 survey found that two-thirds of British children had never experienced stirring Christmas pudding mix, as many families opt for the convenience of ready-made puddings.
Despite its iconic status, Christmas pudding is falling out of favour with younger generations, with nearly half of Gen Z saying they don't like it. However, supermarkets such as Sainsbury's are making efforts to get younger people to give it a go, as many of those who have written it off have never even tried it.
So why not join in with Stir Up Sunday this year? It's a great way to make the most of the festive period, and who knows, you might even get good fortune for the year ahead!
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