Stir-up Sunday has been moved forward at St. David’s Anglican Church to ‘stir-up’ community support of its Christmas Fair, this Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The tradition of each family member helping stir the ingredients of its Christmas Pudding on Stir-up Sunday, evolved into a culinary practice in the 1700s. Occurring on the last Sunday before the four-week Season of Advent, the event dates to 1549.
Its significance has been observed by the church since Victorian times and its purpose remains unchanged.
However, today’s nod to modernity includes the preparation of a broader list of festive culinary delights, and hopefully many destined for the home-baking stall at St. David’s Christmas Fair on Nov 16.
But there is much more. Shoppers who ‘Come to the Fair’ will find a myriad of useful items displayed for sale. In addition to home-baking, jams, jellies, Alberta Wildflower honey, and evergreen wreaths and swags, there will also be new handmade stitched crafts. Among these are table placemats, napkins, and potholders that include small-sized for pot lids. Stalls of jewellery and scarves, books and puzzles, household goods and collectibles, are all available at this four-hour marketplace.
Heigh-Ho to the Fair and stay for lunch in St. David’s Café.
