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A Recipe for Christmas Pudding
Staff Notation • Secular, Christmas
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A Recipe for Christmas Pudding by John Whittaker — Lyrics
To make a plum pudding to ev'ry one's taste.
So all may be eaten with nothing to waste,
Take of raisins and currants and bread crumbs, all round;
Also suet from oxen, and flour a pound,
Of citron well candied, or lemon as good,
With molasses and sugar, eight ounces, I would,
Into this first compound, next must be hasted
A nutmeg well grated, ground ginger well tasted,
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About A Recipe for Christmas Pudding
This cheerful, secular Christmas song humorously describes the making of a traditional plum pudding. The SATB choir guides the listener through the ingredients and steps, from raisins and suet to spices and eggs, culminating in the eight-hour boil. The straightforward English lyrics paint a vivid domestic scene, inviting singers to embrace the festive spirit with this lighthearted, recipe-inspired carol. It’s a delightful piece for any choir looking to add a touch of culinary fun to their Christmas programme.
