How Christmas pudding tried to 'save' the British Empire
Loved and hated in equal measure, Christmas pudding's cultural and political clout have extended far beyond the dining table.
Source: bbc.com
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Loved and hated in equal measure, Christmas pudding's cultural and political clout have extended far beyond the dining table.
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