1929 Christmas pudding ingredients

Closeup of 1929 leaflet illustrating Sainsbury's Christmas Fruits

In the 1920s most people made their own Christmas puddings and mince pies. Sainsbury's published leaflets and recipes encouraging customers to try their own brand ingredients.

This picture is from an advertisement dating from 1929. We have provided versions of the products in the lady's basket which can be downloaded and built.

To make the items, click on the products below and follow the instructions:

Download Ground almond label (PDF 29kb)
Print, cut out and paste onto a clean tin.

Download Mixed spices label (PDF 76kb)
Print, cut out and paste onto a clean tin.

Download Cooking almond label (PDF 36kb)
Print, cut out and paste onto a clean tin.

Download Raisin box (PDF 53kb)
Print, cut out, fold and paste together to make a raisin box.

Download Suet box (PDF 43kb)
Print, cut out, fold and paste together to make a suet box.

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