Nowadays, the dish often includes carrots for Rudolph, thanks to Disney!Traditionally, mince pies were made after Christmas, but they are now usually included with the other Christmas preparations. They were originally of pastry formed in the shape of the manger and filled with shredded meat, mixed with dried fruits and spices. Today, they are circular and made with what is known as ‘mincemeat’, which contains no meat, but retains shredded suet