It’s a uniquely British tradition — a dish of Christmas pudding is seemingly compulsory for every subject of her majesty, the queen. They’re eaten at the end of the meal and taste a bit like a bag of sugar and gravel left in glue, then boiled. But they’re actually served with flaming brandy as well. Leo Hornak explains the tradition to host Marco Werman.
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