“Stir It Up”: Christmas Pudding Making Workshop

Start: Sunday, November 30, 2025 1:00PM
End: Sunday, November 30, 2025 4:00PM

On November 30th from 1-4, come to Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum to experience a taste of Victorian Christmas. In the 1860s, the Roscoe family lived at the Villa and brought their own traditions from home. The Collect for the fifth Sunday before Christmas begins "Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works..." This led to the British custom of preparing Christmas puddings on that day. The Roscoes would have connected with loved ones far away as they stirred and added their wishes. Participants need to bring their own apron as they will be measuring and stirring together all the ingredients for a Christmas pudding to take home, from a real Victorian recipe. Not gluten-free, not sugar-free, not vegan. Pudding cloths will be also be provided, along with a pre-prepared pudding to sample and festive refreshments. This workshop is $65/person. Space is limited, so please book in advance at https://tinyurl.com/5acsaew6. All proceeds support the Ross Bay Villa Society, the entirely volunteer based society which runs and owns Ross Bay Villa, a restored historic house museum built in 1865.