Well, it's not Christmas yet, but it snowed a whole whale load today, so we're all in the Christmas spirit!
So, one time I was listening to the good ole "Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem, and I thought, "What the heck is a sugar plum?"
I know you've all secretly wondered the same at one time or another. Well, my friends, wonder no longer! Kj has done the research for you.
First, it is not the same as a sugarplum, which comes from the amelanchier plant, native to north america. That is very different. And if you are having visions of this thing dancing in your head, then it's probably not too bad. But, you're probably a super nerd for knowing what that is and then dreaming about it.
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| Amelanchier Ovalis... not what Clement was talking about. |
Second, a sugar plum is basically a ball of dried fruits. There was a time.. a while ago.. where "plum" meant any dried fruit. Who messed that up at some point?
"Hey Sally, can I have a plum?"
*Sally gives kid a dried apricot*
"How dare you, Sally?! I clearly meant strictly the fresh, drupe fruit, of the genes Prunus!"
I do not know. I mean, a plum (nowadays) isn't even a dried fruit... And how did it catch on? I do not know.
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| Now that doesn't look too bad, eh? |
Anyway... so apparently people used to think that a ball of dried fruits was worthy of their dreams. Granted, it's covered in sugar, most of the time. I'll give them that. Sometimes I cover my cereal in sugar, and that's pretty yummy.
So, there you go. If any of you ever have visions of these dancing in your head, PLEASE let me know. That would make my life. Okay, CTR!!
Love, Kj
