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Roll up your sleeves and gather your ingredients for Stir-Up Sunday, happening this year on November 24! This sweet tradition dates back to Victorian times and signals the perfect time to start preparing the famous dessert--Christmas pudding. It was traditionally a family event, where everyone would get a turn to stir the huge pot while making a wish. The name "Stir-Up Sunday" is believed to have got its name from the opening words of the Book of Common Prayer collect for the day which begins, 'Stir-up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people.' This pun was taken rather literally, and thus began a heartfelt tradition that has lasted generations. Get ready to stir, wish and embrace the warmth of the holiday season!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1549</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Book of Common Prayer</div><div class='timeline-text'>The "Stir-up" phrase originates from the Book of Common Prayer. This prayer book, first published in 1549 for the Church of England, included the phrase, "Stir-up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1837-1901</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Victorian Era Tradition</div><div class='timeline-text'>During Queen Victoria's reign, Stir-Up Sunday became a popular household tradition for making Christmas pudding in anticipation of the holiday season.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1926</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Christmas Pudding Recipe</div><div class='timeline-text'>Eliza Acton's "The English Bread Book" in 1857 updated and modernized Stir-Up Sunday's Christmas pudding recipe which was more widely adopted by 1926.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Decline and Revival</div><div class='timeline-text'>Although Stir-Up Sunday saw a decline in the mid-20th century, by the late 1950s and 1960s there was a revival of this festive tradition in many households.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>21st Century Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stir-Up Sunday continues to be celebrated around the world, with families coming together to stir and make wishes on the Christmas pudding.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a Stir-Up Sunday party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite family and friends over to partake in the Stir-Up Sunday tradition. You can all take turns stirring the Christmas pudding mixture and making a wish. You could even make it a potluck and have everyone bring a different ingredient for the pudding.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create your own twist on the traditional recipe</h3><p class='facts-text'>Have fun experimenting with the traditional Christmas pudding recipe by adding ingredients that you love. Maybe you want to add a bit of chilli for a spicy kick, or maybe incorporate some exotic fruits. Get creative with it!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Make extra pudding for gifts</h3><p class='facts-text'>Christmas pudding makes for a great holiday gift. Make some extra pudding and package it nicely in decorative jars to give to your neighbours, coworkers and friends.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bake other Christmas sweets</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to making Christmas pudding on Stir-Up Sunday, you could spend the day baking other Christmas treats like cookies, gingerbread, or mince pies. This way you can stock up your holiday dessert table early.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Document the process</h3><p class='facts-text'>Don’t forget to document the fun. Record videos, take photos and share your Stir-Up Sunday traditions on your social platforms. This will not only create memories for you but inspire others to carry on with this sweet tradition.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Opportunity to revive an old tradition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stir-Up Sunday ties us back to Victorian times, making it an opportunity to relive and carry forward a time-honored tradition. It connects generations and creates a sense of nostalgia while preparing Christmas pudding for the holiday season.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages creativity in the kitchen</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stir-Up Sunday isn't just about following an old recipe - it's also about getting innovative! The tradition encourages us to add our unique touch to the Christmas pudding recipe, experimenting with flavors that we love, making it a fun filled culinary adventure.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Creates lasting memories and encourages togetherness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The age-old practice of stirring the pot together while making a wish encourages family and friends to gather and share in the joy of cooking. Documenting the process and sharing the moments online not only creates personal memories, but also inspires others to keep this heartwarming tradition alive.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Stir-Up Sunday is celebrated five weeks before Christmas</h3><p class='facts-content'>Traditionally, Stir-Up Sunday falls on the last Sunday before Advent, which is five weeks before Christmas Day. This allowed the Christmas pudding enough time to mature for the holidays.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The stirring direction has a symbolic significance</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the tradition, everyone taking part in Stir-Up Sunday must stir the pudding mix from east to west. This is in homage to the Wise Men who visited Jesus.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A hidden coin brings good luck</h3><p class='facts-content'>A silver coin is traditionally hidden in the Christmas pudding mix, and it's believed to bring luck to the person who finds it in their serving on Christmas Day. It's a fun tradition but watch out for any unexpected chomps!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Stir-Up Sunday commenced the fasting period of Advent</h3><p class='facts-content'>In earlier times, Stir-Up Sunday was followed by a period of fasting for Advent. With the commencement of the festive season, the fast was broken with a hearty serving of Christmas pudding.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The odd number of ingredients has a religious link</h3><p class='facts-content'>A traditional Christmas pudding includes 13 ingredients, symbolizing Jesus and his 12 Apostles. Adding yet another layer of religious sentiment to Stir-Up Sunday.</p></div></div>
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