Spreading Christmas Cheer with the Chelsea Pensioners
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The Australian Christmas Cake Tradition
Simon explains the post‑WWII cake donation from Australian states, decorative themes, and joint singing rituals.
Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧
Writer: Jo Steer ✍️
Sound effects: London ambience, flowing river 🏙️ 🌊
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll meet the Chelsea Pensioners, the retired soldiers known for their scarlet uniforms. We’ll delve into their yuletide traditions, from the stirring of the Christmas pudding to the Ceremony of the Cheeses. 😴
Includes mentions of: Food, Nostalgia, Christmas, Winter, History, Gratitude, Birthdays, Military History, Ice & Snow, Alcohol, Beverages, British History, Religious Traditions.
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