Category Archives: Christmas pudding

For want of an egg … the birth of an un-domestic goddess

Posted on December 2, 2018 by tthurai

Arguments break out over the strangest things. I once heard a famous actress describing how a domestic row had been sparked off by a milk bottle. A milk bottle? Well, I can do better. My trigger was an egg. It’s … Continue reading →

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Plum Pudding, riots and lechery: Christmas in the 17th century

Posted on December 22, 2017 by tthurai

In 1644, the Puritans gained control of Parliament. With Grinch-like fervour they set about cancelling Christmas. At a stroke, the traditional 12-day festival – a prolonged period of merriment and revelry characterised by rich food, dancing and excess – was … Continue reading →

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