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Fact of the Week

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Scandinavian Christmas puddings hide a pig

Fact of the week

16 December 2024

Scandinavian Christmas puddings hide a pig

A Christmas rice pudding is served in Scandinavian countries. The pudding has a whole almond hidden inside it and the person who finds it wins a present! In Norway the present is a marzipan pig with a bow.

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