National Plum Pudding Day - February 12
Sun Feb 12th

National Plum Pudding Day

National Plum Pudding Day is also known as Christmas pudding, and it is associated with a traditional holiday dessert. Learn about this delectable treat with a rich past on February 12th.

Plum pudding can be made by steaming or boiling, and it is usually served during the holiday season. Interestingly, many of the dishes don't even contain plums. Plums were referred to as raisins or other fruit during the 17th century, according to one explanation.

In a book by Anthony Trollope, the word Christmas pudding appears first in 1858.

Plum pudding is usually made from nutmeg, raisins, nuts, apples, cinnamon, and dates, as well as other ingredients. Traditionally, every household in England holds onto the wooden spoon to help stir the batter. While they are raging, they also make a wish. Plum pudding has also been described as plum duff.

How to celebrate #nationalplumpuddingday

  • Have some plum pudding!
  • Make homemade plum pudding
  • Try a new dish like this: Plum Pudding or Plum Pudding Sauce
  • You can invite someone to share plum pudding with you
  • To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalPlumPuddingDay

National plum pudding day is the first national plum pudding day in history

We stuck our thumb into every possible origin tale and only pulled out a plum.

Plum pudding FAQ

Q. Why is it called plum pudding when it's more like a cake?

A. The terms cake and pudding were once interchangeable. Anything made of dried fruits was called cakes or puddings during the Victorian period.

Q. Is plum pudding sweet?

A. Plum pudding can be either savory or sweet.

What is the rhyme in which a boy sticks his thumb in a cake and plums out a plum?

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