Is It a Christmas Tradition?

This has been a beloved christmas tradition in my family for at least as long as i can remember. The point of origin is contested amongst family members. We all pick our bowls and enjoy some delicious cream of wheat while we all sort of sift through and see who got the almond. She has, when a family members have not been present, dished up an extra bowl to represent. If none of us get the almond, we know it's in that extra bowl.