In one of the verses, it says:
We WISHED you a Merry Christmas,
We WISHED you a Merry Christmas,
We WISHED you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year!
Now, bring us some figgy pudding,
Now, bring us some figgy pudding,
Now, bring us some figgy pudding,
And bring it right here.
For a Christmas song, that's pretty darn pushy. What's up with that? Like, was it acceptable for Carolers way back when to ask for food or something? What's the whole history behind that? And what is Figgy Pudding?! Lol.
2006-12-24 14:43:52 · 12 answers · asked by T.J. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
It's no different from Irish kids going door-to-door asking for a 'penny to bury the wren', or from you going trick-or-treating. In the days when coinage was scarce, the sharing of food helped spread the good cheer of the holiday. it probably all originated in the MIddle Ages, though, with beggars, who had nothing, going to the homes of the wealthy to put on a little play or something in order to earn a few coins and a decent meal. Even today, carolers are often invited in to share cookies and a drink.
2006-12-26 14:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by JelliclePat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how I learned it:
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year
We all know that Santa's coming,
We all know that Santa's coming,
We all know that Santa's coming,
And he'll be here soon
Now, bring us some figgy pudding,
Now, bring us some figgy pudding,
Now, bring us some figgy pudding,
And a cup of good cheer!
Well yea it's pretty much the same. Anyways Figgy pudding is pudding made out of figs. Never tasted it. I would change it to: Oh, give us some yummy choclate. I don't think I like figgy pudding. lol.
Merry Christmas!!!
^_^
2006-12-24 15:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um Figgy pudding is actually fig pudding, (made of figs). I believe this song was mostly made for fun for the Christmas season, and of course, a nice way to wish all a Merry Christmas! (I like fig newtons, but not figgy pudding!)
2006-12-24 14:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figgy pudding contains 1 pound of dried figs, ground or finely chopped. The full recipe is linked to the below source.
You're right. Carolers do seem pushy.
2006-12-24 14:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by Jo K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know. Figgy Pudding, Wht's up wth tht? Happy Holidays!
2006-12-24 14:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the (worst) opportunity to taste figgy pudding when i lived in England. it was the most horrible stuff i've ever tasted.
PS: i dont like carolers either.
2006-12-24 15:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by jmprince01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fig pudding is a traditional Christmas dessert handed down from my mother. We've lived in the US and Canada. It's made with figs, beaten eggs and baking soda to be light and fluffy, flour, butter and sugar. And we top it with a rich foamy sauce of eggs, vanilla, sugar and butter. The pudding is just an excuse to eat the sauce!!
2006-12-27 01:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't know that figgy pudding part here in the USA.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
2006-12-24 14:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by zoomat4580 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lmao Merry Christmas
2006-12-24 15:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alas, those carolers must live a sad life if one goes door to door looking for that concoction to eat!
2006-12-24 14:53:44 · answer #10 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋