Christmas pudding is a popular holiday dessert in England that dates back to the Middle Ages. Learn about the history of Christmas pudding and try making a microwave version of the holiday dish!
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned about Christmas pudding, a traditional English dessert eaten during Christmas. It's made with dried fruits, eggs, spices, and sweeteners, and sometimes infused with alcohol. There are special traditions and ingredients associated with making it, and you can even try a microwave version without alcohol.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Make the microwave version of Christmas pudding together, following the recipe in the video. - Talk about the history of Christmas pudding and how it dates back to the Middle Ages. - Discuss the tradition of making pudding on the 25th Sunday after Trinity and the significance of the 13 ingredients representing Christ and the 12 apostles. - Take turns stirring the pudding and making a Christmas wish, just like in the video.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Pudding Wishes" Instructions: Gather the ingredients for the non-alcoholic Christmas pudding recipe mentioned in the video. Invite your child to help you prepare the mixture, taking turns stirring and making a Christmas wish. Cook the pudding in the microwave and let your child test it with a toothpick. Serve the pudding and see who finds the hidden lucky coin for good luck in the coming year.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Christmas pudding is a special dessert with a rich history. It teaches us the value of tradition, family, and making wishes together."