I post this just for ironic amusement: apparently it is illegal to eat mince
pies on Christmas Day in England. This dates back to one of Oliver
Cromwell's anti-Christmas laws and it has never been revoked from the
Statute Book..
Hope that gives a wry smile all round.
All the Best
Dave
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From: "Alison Croggon" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 9:46 PM
Subject: Merry Christmas or whatever
> Appropriate seasonal greetings to all you petceteras. Me, I've got the
tree
> up, bought almost all the presents, and am watching my 10 year old make
> mince pies - he made his first batch yesterday and they were DELICIOUS -
> he's quite a talented pastrycook. Much to be encouraged.
>
> Love to all
>
> A
>
> Alison Croggon
>
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