Stir up Sunday 21st November

 This event is the last Sunday before advent and is traditionally the day on which Noah entered the Ark. The collect from the Church of England begins " Stir, we beseech you, O Lord, the will of the faithful people..."
This was always taken as a reminder to 'stir up' the mixture for the Christmas pudding and pies.
" Stir up we beseech theeThe pudding in the potAnd when we do get homeWe'll eat it piping hot."
Sorry this little gem is a bit late if you are intending to make Christmas pudding, if you do get round to it remember that the mixture must be stirred clockwise with a wooden spoon. All present must take a turn and make a wish.