Day 20 – Figgy Pudding and Mince Pies

About this episode

Steve Webb and James Cooper explore the history of figgy pudding and mince pies in this festive episode.

On this twentieth day of the Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar, host Steve Webb and James Cooper dive into the delicious and surprising history of figgy pudding and mince pies. The Evolution of a Festive Favorite Today behind the door, Steve and James explore the culinary traditions that define a British Christmas dinner. While we often... The post Day 20 – Figgy Pudding and Mince Pies first appeared on Lifespring! Media .

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Webb, James Cooper

Topics covered

• Christmas traditions
• figgy pudding
• mince pies
• British cuisine
• holiday history

Keywords

• figgy pudding
• mince pies
• Christmas dinner
• British traditions
• holiday food

Mentioned in this episode

Products: figgy pudding, mince pies

Books & works: Lifespring! WhyChristmas Advent Calendar

Places: British

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