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The recipe discussed in this article dates back to 1845, capturing the essence of the Victorian era's culinary practices. Christmas pudding has been a staple on English holiday tables for centuries, often associated with warmth, celebration, and indulgence. Notably, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol immortalizes this dish through the character of Mrs. Cratchit, whose pudding is famously described as "a speckled cannonball blazing in a quarter of ignited brandy." This vivid imagery connects the pudding not just with food, but with the festive spirit of Christmas.