Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "Christmas Pudding, Then and Now"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
28 total reviews
Comment from Sasha
Very interesting story. My cousins in Canada had the same custom. My mother was Canadian so we also had the same custom at our house. My mother used a silver dollar and those were almost impossible to swallow, but I am sure someone, somewhere has. I got a kick out of this one. The video was very interesting.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Very interesting story. My cousins in Canada had the same custom. My mother was Canadian so we also had the same custom at our house. My mother used a silver dollar and those were almost impossible to swallow, but I am sure someone, somewhere has. I got a kick out of this one. The video was very interesting.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Thanks mate. Appreciate your great review. I did an edit on this since last time around. Hope Dean Kuch's Siggy works below.
Comment from c_lucas
Coin collectors have readily adopted the decimal system. It takes very little planning to accept the decimal system. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Coin collectors have readily adopted the decimal system. It takes very little planning to accept the decimal system. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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yeah we managed the change ok. Just can't put the new 5cent in the pudding no more due to the composition of chemicals and metal. Someone thought these were Gold they were silver. the picture tricked it a bit. Thanks for coming through hope Dean's Siggy works.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I never heard of putting coins in Christmas pudding, but why not. That would be a fun tradition, unless, of course, somebody swallowed it. LOL I enjoyed reading your post.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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I never heard of putting coins in Christmas pudding, but why not. That would be a fun tradition, unless, of course, somebody swallowed it. LOL I enjoyed reading your post.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Thanks, Sis glad you enjoyed this. The second time around. I did a slight edit to it this time. Hope Dean Kuch's siggy works Photobucket giving me heaps as did FS this morning! Grrr.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written story about the penny in the plum pudding for the Christmas lunch table. No more pennies in the pudding anymore. Most things change over the years, and they are not always the best.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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A very well-written story about the penny in the plum pudding for the Christmas lunch table. No more pennies in the pudding anymore. Most things change over the years, and they are not always the best.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Yep Sis they sure do. Sister's idea was good to exchange them and recycle, though the next year. Hope Dean Kuch's Siggy works below today.
Comment from Ben Colder
What a strange way of celebrating with money in a pudding. Now, I know it is not to to you or the Aussie but to us here in America it is strange as our southern traditions as well. We hang Christmas stockings on the mantel near the fireplace and if you have been good then the stockings are filled with candy or fruit. JOHNNY was bad sometimes so his father thought to teach him a lesson by filling his stocking with horse manure. Johnny was happy to see his stocking bulging but discovered the contents. He quoted, "I had a horse, but it got away!" Johnny behaved after that. Have a great weekend my friend.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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What a strange way of celebrating with money in a pudding. Now, I know it is not to to you or the Aussie but to us here in America it is strange as our southern traditions as well. We hang Christmas stockings on the mantel near the fireplace and if you have been good then the stockings are filled with candy or fruit. JOHNNY was bad sometimes so his father thought to teach him a lesson by filling his stocking with horse manure. Johnny was happy to see his stocking bulging but discovered the contents. He quoted, "I had a horse, but it got away!" Johnny behaved after that. Have a great weekend my friend.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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haha funny one Broo. Thanks for coming by. Hope my Siggy works below. Photobucket mucking me around today.
Comment from royowen
I must admit I never knew the modern decimal currency is indee poisonous Geoff. But I can remember the old tradition of putting the silver coins in the Chrissy pudding, sounds like a clever girl, your sister. Well done, bro, an excellent post, blessings. Roy
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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I must admit I never knew the modern decimal currency is indee poisonous Geoff. But I can remember the old tradition of putting the silver coins in the Chrissy pudding, sounds like a clever girl, your sister. Well done, bro, an excellent post, blessings. Roy
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Thanks mate. Much appreciated. Yep 5c coins are of some strange metals combination that would be your undoing if swallowed. Sad all these button batteries getting swallowed by the kiddies too. Lord Bless.
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Yeh thanks for the knowledgeable plot
Comment from Ricky1024
Hi Sir.
'Well pronounced Literal Piece on "Christmas Surprise Pudding!"
"Firstly, a little stupid because it could have lounged in your esophagus!"
"But I like coins {Especially US. Morgan Silver Dollars!"
"Nice Flow...
"Nice Theme and imagery...
"No Grammar issues and Great Adjective content as a story...
Ricky1024.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Hi Sir.
'Well pronounced Literal Piece on "Christmas Surprise Pudding!"
"Firstly, a little stupid because it could have lounged in your esophagus!"
"But I like coins {Especially US. Morgan Silver Dollars!"
"Nice Flow...
"Nice Theme and imagery...
"No Grammar issues and Great Adjective content as a story...
Ricky1024.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Thanks Ricky...I swallowed it quite by accident mate. Thanks for the great review. I am glad we got it back hehe. Don't think we met before will look for your stuff.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks a true story how things (culture or tradition) change, simply like news, a 6-STAR given; earlier people used currency in Christmas pudding or exchanged those on collection for the future; I liked.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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This speaks a true story how things (culture or tradition) change, simply like news, a 6-STAR given; earlier people used currency in Christmas pudding or exchanged those on collection for the future; I liked.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2017
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Thanks mate. Are you doing any writing yet? I wanna reciprocate. Much appreciate the BIG SIX too thanks.
Comment from BethShelby
That is interesting. As far as I know that has never been a custom here. We did change from silver coins to something that was less valuable. Pennies were copper. Five cents were made from Nichol and I have no idea what metal the former silver coins became. The only thing it was traditional to put in cake was objects into wedding cakes and when I lived in New Orleans, tiny plastic were put in King's cake which were a lot like coffee cake. Whoever got the baby was responsible for throwing the next party during Maudi Gras season. My son used to swallow all sorts of foreign objects but never a coin.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2013
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That is interesting. As far as I know that has never been a custom here. We did change from silver coins to something that was less valuable. Pennies were copper. Five cents were made from Nichol and I have no idea what metal the former silver coins became. The only thing it was traditional to put in cake was objects into wedding cakes and when I lived in New Orleans, tiny plastic were put in King's cake which were a lot like coffee cake. Whoever got the baby was responsible for throwing the next party during Maudi Gras season. My son used to swallow all sorts of foreign objects but never a coin.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2013
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Hi, Thanks for dropping by. I think I just reviewed another of your stories.
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is a very interesting story. The author tells a great tale to the reader in this one. We have the same custom in Ireland too. I don't know where it comes from, but it is tradition.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2013
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This is a very interesting story. The author tells a great tale to the reader in this one. We have the same custom in Ireland too. I don't know where it comes from, but it is tradition.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2013
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Hi Friend shock horror I think it is a British thing hehe are you from the Republic or from Northern Ireland?
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Republic of Ireland, but we were in the British Empire at one stage, so it could be adopted.
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Hey I love the Railway Doco I have of the railway and the special train that goes across from the Republic into Northern Ireland I forget what it is called.
Was I gonna a do a review of your stuff? I thought I had it in my bookcase or did I do them already?
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You have reviewed some of my work all right.